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. Philip. 4:8 (ESV)What we put into our minds determines what comes out in our words and actions. Paul tells us to program our minds with thoughts that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. There is so much in our media, TV, radio, movies and internet that fill our minds with thing that are not always wholesome.
To train your mind you can use verse eight as your guide. In your thoughts ask yourself: is it true, noble (honest or worthy of praise), right (just or fair), pure (something which has no fault), lovely (love inspiring), admirable (not offending to hear)? If it is, then dwell on it. "Think about such things" should really read: "your thoughts must continually dwell upon" we should focus our thoughts on the good things God is doing and how good He is instead of the garbage and nit picky things we think about each other.
If teachers want their students to learn something they have their students put the lesson into action. We must do more than meditating on scripture. It means putting the Word of God into practice in our lives.
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