Think on What Is Pure, Lovely, and Praiseworthy

“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.” (Phil. 4:8)

What you think about matters. Your thoughts shape your attitudes, your choices, and eventually your life.

God cares deeply about what fills your mind, because your life follows your thinking.

Guard your heart

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” (Prov. 4:23)

The Bible tells us that “as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (Prov. 23:7). That’s why it’s so important to be careful what we allow into our minds — the TV shows and movies we watch, what we read, and even the music and lyrics we listen to. All of it becomes part of our thinking and affects us, either positively or negatively.

What goes into your mind will eventually shape your opinions, your attitudes, and your behavior. That’s why God says to guard your heart — because everything you do flows from it.

Therefore

Take every thought captive.

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” (2 Cor. 10:5)