9 - Discerning, Philippians 4:8-9

JAN. 7/8, 2017PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL: DISCERNING, PHILIPPIANS 4:8–9In Philippians 4:8-9, the apostle Paul points us to what should be our focus and encourages us to practice such things.1. Think about these things (v. 8) a. Think true b. Think honorable c. Think just d. Think pure e. Think lovely f. Think commendable g. Think critically2. Take action (v. 9)Resources for Sexual Purity Covenant Eyes: Internet accountability and filtering Guard yourself and your loved ones with this Internet accountability software. Use promo code freshstart30 to try it for free for 30 days. www.covenanteyes.comMEDITATION AFTER SERMONFinally, 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.Think about what is true and honorable.Are you valuing truth more than opinion and personal gain?Ask God to help you focus on being honest and trustworthy.Think about whatever is just.Are your motives unbiased and above reproach?Ask God to guide your thoughts and actions toward justice for all.Think about whatever is pure.Are you caught up in impure habits?Ask God to draw your heart to virtue and away from indulgence.Think about whatever is lovely.Are you delighted by the things that matter to the Lord?Ask God to help you pursue that which is beautiful in his eyes.Think about whatever is commendable, excellent, worthy of praise. Is your reputation one that draws others in your community to Christ?Ask God to let your life to be an example of the Holy Spirit’s transforming power.Songs The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013To Our God #6227023 by B Johnson, J Riddle, and J Taylor2012 Bethel MusicThis I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding and M Crocker2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and JCates2016 © All Essential Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson2010 Bethel Music