Yesterday we talked about how all of the adverse happenings and overwhelming news can negatively affect us. If we are not careful this can be harmful. The Bible repeatedly reminds us to be cautious about what we listen to, what we see, what we think about, and how we speak. Here are a few verses you may want to place in your arsenal:
Be careful what you hear “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.” (2 Timothy 4:3)
Be careful what you see –“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” (Matthew 6: 22)
“I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless…” (Psalm 101: 3a)
Be careful with your thoughts-- “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” (Proverbs 4: 23) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12: 2)
Be careful with your words – “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” (Proverbs 18: 21) “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)
Let’s focus the eyes of our heart on Christ— and as we are directed throughout scripture—take control of our thoughts and imaginations and let the mind of Jesus dwell in us richly. Have a blessed week!
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