Philippians 4:8 says we’re supposed to focus on things that are pure, lovely, true, noble, and just. Things that are praiseworthy and virtuous. We need to apply the Philippians filter to our lives and ask some serious questions. Don’t ask, “Is this wrong? Is this good? Is this bad?” These are questions of immaturity. It’s as if we want to ask God these questions so he can show us where the line is. By doing so, we can set up our tents right there on the side of the cliff. How close to sin can I get and still not sin? We’d never voice that, but it’s usually in our hearts. We need to graduate from that kind of thinking. Instead, our hearts should say, “OK, if I want to honor God with my life and be an example for other people, then what’s the wisest and best thing for me to put into my head?” We should never approach entertainment by saying, “Find me a verse.” “I don’t see anything wrong with it.” “Surely God wouldn’t mind.” It’s the most natural thing to engage in such logical arguments, and we can talk ourselves into or out of almost anything. What we need to ask is, “God, will this help me live the new life, or will it drag me back toward my old life?”
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 03:53:22 +0000