Meditate on These Things

Whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

Philippians 4:8

Today’s verse gives a comprehensive list of the types of things we should be dwelling on.

True things. You will find what is true in God’s Word.
Noble things. We are to think about whatever is worthy of awe and adoration—the sacred as opposed to the profane.
Just things. Right thinking is always consistent with God’s absolute holiness.
Pure things. This refers to something morally clean and undefiled.
Lovely things. This means “pleasing” or “amiable.”
Good report. This speaks of that which is highly regarded or well thought of.
Virtue and praiseworthy things. This refers to what is reputable in the world at large, such as kindness, courtesy, and respect for others.

MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 353). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.

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