Bible Study Phil 4:8-9 think on these things

[Angel]

I have read these verses many times, but I don't know how to apply them!
Can anyone give me some wisdom about how to actually do them?

 

[th1b.taylor]

http://www.openbible.info/topics/thoughts_and_the_mind

I just had to look this up for another string and it is a complete study on the matter. Oh btw, good morning Angel, I pray this helps.

 

[for_his_glory]

Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Php 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

It basically means to have peace in the Lord keeping yourself pleasing to Him in all things as you learn to know and have the mind of Christ that if you be risen with Him seek those things from above that are good, Colossians 3:1-17.

 

[brother Paul]

Yes because whatever we allow our imagination to dwell on will produce feelings and these feelings will color and shape our responses, choices, and motivate behaviors...always keep what you imaginatively are focusing on in check...imaginations at the core are always unreality and often opposed to the truth and opposed to Christ. Do not be conformed to the world but transformed by the renewing of your mind. when your imagination wanders into a place where you know is against the truth or against Christ, say no to your mind, put it OFF that and out it ON something other...you have a mind, you are not your mind.

 

[Sinthesis]

Always look on the bright side of life...

 

[Kathi]

It means to keep your mind focused on the Lord and positive thoughts.I have a very good friend who once told me "Kathi do not look back in that mirror it will only bring you anxiety,anger,guilt".Alot of times our thoughts can bring us down.Many people with a mental illness have very busy thoughts.Their minds are racing most of the time.Is it that way with you Angel?Is it hard for you to focus?

 

[AirDancer]

Always look on the bright side of life...

"The bright side of life" .. a song heard in the movie "Life of Brian" .... quite the catchy tune!