Praiseful Virtue

  

Text: Philippians 4:8 (KJV)

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever 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.

Our text of today has given us hints on how to handle the troubles which we face daily. We have received several benefits from God, but for us to enjoy its fullness, we need to adjust our minds to the things that are of good and useful report that brings praiseful virtue.  We have to filter the multitudes of stories and reports we hear, so as to engage our minds with the right things which the scripture above has outlined. Try not to overload or overwork your mind with filthy things because the things which are characterized as pure are always in scarcity, if you do not surround yourself with people of like minds.  Our minds should not be filled with worry, anxiety, or fear, but should be calm, quiet, and untroubled. Job 3:25- For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.

 

Learn to fix your hearts on the right things and always meditate on lovely things. There are many uncertainties that we occupy our minds with on a daily basis, but instead, we should learn to think the praises and not the curses. It is an attitude we should intentionally develop and consciously guide, so as to keep our minds with useful reports.  Luke 21:26- Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. People are fainting because of the world's alarming issues. It is just a trick of the enemy to keep us down, so let’s be absent, stay away, and keep off from every appearance of evil suggestions around us in Jesus name. God will help us in Jesus name.

 

PRAYER POINT:

1) Father, help me to engage my mind with godly virtues even in this perverse world of negativity, in Jesus name.

 

Action Quote: Learn to sieve out evil news on your information channels even in the social media.