THINK FIRST!

Philippians 4:8-9
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 ESV
v8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true,
whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable, if there is
any excellence, if there is anything
worthy of praise, think about these
things.
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9 ESV
v9 What you have learned and
received and heard and seen in me—
practice these things, and the God of
peace will be with you.
"THINK ON"
1. Think of what is true
John 8:32 ESV
“And you will know
the truth, and the truth
will set you free.”
2. Think of what is honorable.
1 Peter 2:12
Keep your conduct among the
Gentiles honorable, so that when they
speak against you as evildoers, they
may see your good deeds and glorify
God on the day of visitation.
3. Think of what is just.
Proverbs 12:5
The thoughts of the
righteous are just, But the
counsels of the wicked are
deceitful.
4. Think of what is pure.
2 Timothy 5:22
Do not be hasty in the
laying on of hands, and do not
share in the sins of others. Keep
yourself pure.
5. Think of what is lovely.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ
loved us and gave himself up
for us, a fragrant offering and
sacrifice to God.
6. Think of what is commendable.
1 Timothy 3:7
Moreover he must have
good testimony from them
that are without; lest he fall
into reproach and the snare of
the devil.
7. Think of what is excellence.
Philippians 1:10 ESV
So that you may approve
what is excellent, and so be
pure and blameless for the day
of Christ,
8. Think of what is worthy of praise.
Colossians 1:10 ESV
So as to walk in a manner
worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing
to him: bearing fruit in every
good work and increasing in the
knowledge of God;
 PRACTICE THESE THINGS

PAUL'S 1 Have learned

EXAMPLE
v.9 2 Have received

3 Have heard

4 Have seen
...and the God of
peace will be
with you.