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Thoughts and Habits in the Life of a Christian

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Positive Mental Attitude (Prov 17:22, Col 3:1-2)

Worry (Matt 6:25-26, 34)

Expectations (James 1:5-8; Matt 21:18-22)

What do we think about?

If we’ve committed, action follows (Prov 16:3)

Guard the heart (Prov 4:21-27)

We act/speak according to our chosen nature (Matt 12:33-37; Mark 7:20-23)

What we think, we do

Conflict of Two Natures (Romans 7:14-25)

Are we doing things we want to be habits? (James 1:22-25)

How do we use our time, talents, and treasure? (1 Tim 4:6-10)

Actions become habits

Christ-Likeness is the goal (Rom 8:28-31; 2 Cor 3-18; 1 Thes 5:12-22)

The alternative (Gal 5:19-21)

Fruits of spirit (Gal 5:22-26)

Habits produce character

Hope (Romans 5:3-5)

Value of a good name (Prov 22:1-4)

What about a poor reputation? (1 Kings 11:26; 2 Kings 15:27-28)

Your character speaks

Sowing and Reaping (Gal 6:6-10)

Confession (Proverbs 28:11-14)

Transform (Rom 12:1-2)

Thoughts are the future

Are we focusing on the right things?

Are we DOING his will or merely talking?

Where will our habits lead us?

Do we need to make a change? Let’s help each other!

Food for thought