We must remember that we need to think about what we’re thinking about. Unattended thoughts become careless words, and careless words become life-changing actions. Do you really want to go there?
In Philippians 4:8 there are 8 characteristics of right thinking. If your thoughts don't line up with all 8 of these characteristics, it's not worth your time or consideration! That also applies to what people are saying to you!
"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 ESV)
So it must be:
True
Honorable
Just
Pure
Lovely
Commendable
Excellent
Praiseworthy
When you align your thoughts, which become words, and our words, which become actions, and your actions with these characteristics then you will think, speak, and have the abundant life Jesus promised us!
“The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).” (John 10:10 AMPC)
Keep reminding yourself to intentionally think about what you’re thinking about by making this Scripture personal:
"Finally, (YOUR NAME), 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, (YOUR NAME)." (Philippians 4:8 ESV)
Be Encouraged! ❤