"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." (Philippians 4:8 NIV) That is a command. It is an imperative statement. It is a direct order as easily understood as any of the Ten Commandments. But many professing Christians have ignored this command from the Bible. This kind of temptation from Satan is so subtle and insidious. For instance, in the name of "family togetherness" parents and children will watch a movie of questionable taste and since the parents are laughing the kids assume the parents tacitly approve. Once this kind of material enters the brain, it burrows deep and is hard to remove.
Congratulations to the Hollywood spokesman who announced last week that adults would be forbidden from bringing kids to violent and sexually explicit films.
If your body is the Temple of God (1 Corinthians 3:16) then surely your mind is the throne room. It must be kept clean for the King. "Guard your heart, for it is the well-spring of life." (Proverbs 4:23 NIV) Carelessness in guarding your thoughts will bring a terrible harvest in your personality. Filthy thoughts trigger the imagination in a bad way. Detailed descriptions of vile events turn loose a frenzy of fantasy. Those lacking spiritual discipline are helpless to stop it. Jesus said in Matthew 10:16 (NIV) 'Be as shrewd as snakes."
Just because a Government agency approves, doesn't change the poison. The government also approves the sale of alcoholic drinks but look at what it costs the taxpayer in accidents, police forces, jails, hospitals, welfare and divorce courts. The governmetn also approves gambling but look what it costs the taxpayers in unpaid debts, homelessness, and family court. Satan has new tricks to deceive you. Think pure! Think right!
"Father God! Help! the Evil One is always trying to sow negative thoughts in our brains.
Through your Holy Spirt, be our radar screen to warn us to reject it. Amen"
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Pastor Charlie, God is using you. Thank you for your faithfulness.
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