Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
I recently read a comment by a Bible teacher to the effect that Satan is not so much interested in getting us to fight with God as he is convincing us to forget about God. Either way, Satan wants to break our relationship with our Heavenly Father.
As we read the Scripture for today, we observe the powerful words that Paul addresses to the church, but which are equally appropriate for us today. He gives us a list of things with which to fill our minds. Things that are: TRUE, NOBLE, JUST, PURE, LOVELY, OF GOOD REPORT. So says the Lord!
Satan is never pleased with the ways of God. He creates an opposite pattern with which to fill our minds. Satan whispers in the ears of all who will hear him to fill their minds with things that are untrue, ignoble, unjust, impure, unlovely, of bad report. No one is perfect, so just go with the flow and do what feels good and is the best for you. This is the devastating change Satan makes to the true Word of God! Whose interpretation will we accept?
The question immediately arises about what we place in our own minds. It is of vital importance for us to carefully examine our thought life. Are the things of God more important than the things of Satan? Choose the Godly thoughts!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil