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Exposition
The first part of this
chapter ends with Paul exhorting the church. In the times we live in today
2016, what is available to read online, in printed matter, Television and Radio
and what we process in our hearts and say becomes very important.
The ways of the world
and the liberty that is available ensures that you are free to say and do
whatever you want, in most cases if it is within the laws of the land.
However these two
verses say to the child of God, it is not so. To you today it is about being
different, and making a difference.
Finally, brethren – The Church is a
family. Start living as such.
whatsoever things are true – say the truth at all times, whether it is convenient or not
whatsoever things are honest – be honest in your actions.
whatsoever things are just – be just when relating to
people. Do not allow status to determine how you relate. You are different.
whatsoever things are pure – Stop being over analytical. Do stuff out of the purity of your heart.
Lower your expectations from anybody. Continue to do good.
whatsoever things are lovely – Let your actions be inspired by love.
whatsoever things are of good report – Make a conscious effort that evil is not found in you. The Holy
Spirit is available to help you.
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
think on these things – if there is anything else to add to the
list above, if there is anything worthy to praise God for, meditate on these
things and do them
Those things, which ye have both learned – Allow the Holy Spirit to teach you. Be humble enough to accept that
you do not know everything. Learn from the word of God for it is a book of
instructions, learn from your Pastor and you will be good.
and received – what you learn,
open your heart to receive. Do not despise people of God.
and heard – if you are not available, how will you
hear. The more you hear, the more your faith in Jesus Christ and His finished
work on the cross will increase.
and seen in me, do – Look up to Jesus Christ. He is the perfect role model. Decide you
want to be like Christ. Read, think, Go ahead and start being like your Lord,
Father and Friend.
and the God of peace shall be with you – This settles the matter. Not only will you have peace but the
fountain, the owner of peace will be with you.
Prayer
Thank you for accepting me the way I was before meeting with you.
Help me to be different. Help me to understand that I am called to portray
Christ in my thoughts, words and deeds.
The challenge of not reacting to the actions of people is big. I can only
do as you have instructed with your help.
Let my eyes be on Jesus alone, the author and finisher of my faith in
Jesus name I have prayed.
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