Tag: Philippians 4
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Devotion: Amusement and Formation
Scripture: Philippians 4:8 The word “amusement” actually comes from the prefix “a-“, which means “no”, and “muse”, which means “to think”. The idea communicated in that word is “no thinking”, which is exactly what we seek to do with our entertainment. We want something passive that we don’t have to think hard about or put much…
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You Are What You Think: Stewarding Your Mind for the Glory of God
Philippians 4:8–9 “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. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and…
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Devotion: The Ingredient List
Scripture: Philippians 4:8 “Think on these things.” Your mind is constantly receiving ingredients. The question is not whether something is going in—it is what is going in. Paul gives us a filter. True. Honest. Just. Pure. Lovely. Of good report. Virtuous. Praiseworthy. If you desire Christlike fruit, you must choose Christlike fuel. The Word of God…
