Think about whatever is true and noble.

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Finally, brothers and sisters, 

• whatever is true, 
• whatever is noble, 
• whatever is right, 
• whatever is pure, 
• whatever is lovely, 
• whatever is admirable
• if anything is excellent or praiseworthy 

think about such things. 
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. 
And the God of peace will be with you.
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8-9‬ ‭NIV

Наконец, братия мои, что только истинно, что́ честно, что́ справедливо, что́ чисто, что́ любезно, что́ достославно, что́ только добродетель и похвала, о том помышляйте. Чему вы научились, что́ приняли и слышали и видели во мне, то́ исполняйте, — и Бог мира будет с вами.
‭‭Послание к Филиппийцам‬ ‭4:8-9‬ ‭SYNO‬‬

Apparently anxiety has been a problem for a very long time. I don’t know how many times it is addressed in the Scripture.  In this particular passage God has given us a bit of a check list that we can use when we need to get redirected. Today we will look at things that are true and noble. 

What are examples of things that are true (perfect, infallible)?

• God’s Word.
• God’s love. 
• Jesus is True. He said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” (John 14:6)
• His way is perfect. (Psalm 18:30)

What are examples of things that are noble (righteous, virtuous, good, honorable, upright, decent, worthy, moral, ethical, reputable)?

• God. He is the King of Kings. (Revelation 19:16)
• Heaven
• Believers (children/heirs of the King)
• Anyone who exhibits moral or honorable character
•  Creation

If we consciously focus on these things, we will spend less time dwelling on the things that bring us down or cause us to doubt. And what does God promise for us in verse 9? He promises that he, himself, the God of Peace, will be with us. If the God of Peace is with us, there is no room for fear or anxiety. 

Focus on these things. 

Lord, help us not to sink into the fear of the raging sea but to stay focused on you. Keep us mindful of things that are true and noble. And we claim your peace as an end result. 

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