| Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virture, and if there be any praise think on these things. | ||
| Philippians 4:8 | ||
| The theme of Paul’s epistle to the Philippians is that the key to experiencing joy in your heart is to have the right thoughts in your mind. How are we to think? We’re to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, and praiseworthy. Even spiritual men and women become discouraged. You can see it in their eyes. And they wonder why. It’s because they’ve been thinking thoughts which are not true and honest, lovely and pure. They stared at David Letterman before they went to bed. And they wonder why they wake up grumpy. If you are prone to depression, do not watch late night TV. You’ll wake up cynical about life and with a tainted twisted perspective. Instead, fill your mind with the goodness of God and the wealth of His Word, and, like Paul, you’ll awake with a song in your soul. | ||
