Think RIGHT – To ACT Right
Philippians 4:8-9
Chapter 1 – single mind (to live is Christ).
Chapter 2 – submissive mind (others first).
Chapter 3 – spiritual mind (vv. 1-11 – Paul’s past; vv. 12-16 – Paul’s present; vv. 17-21 – Paul’s future).
Chapter 4 – secure mind.
I. Keep your mind filled with what is godly – v. 8.
Romans 12:2
A. 
True – no falsehood.
B. Worthy of respect (reverend, honorable, noble) - not embarrassing.
C. Just (righteous, upright) – not unjust.
D. Pure (innocent) – not impure, defiled.
E. Lovely (pleasing, agreeable) – not quarrelsome.
F. Commendable (appealing, admirable) – not questionable.
· Excellent (virtuous, from moral perspective) – not mediocre or riding the fence.
· Praiseworthy – not shameful
!!!Right thinking is the result of the daily meditation on the Word of God.!!!
II. Our actions = thoughts + experiences – v. 9a.
A. Learned – what you were taught, instructed.
B. Received – the teaching that you heard from us.
C. Heard – Paul’s speech.
D. Saw in him – Paul’s conduct.
III. God’s peace is promised when we learn how to do what is right – v. 9b.
The peace of God will be ours when we guard our minds and honor God with our actions!
