Ep 109 (S6E16) True & Honorable: Fixing Our Thoughts Pt 1

References: Let’s fix our thoughtsPhilippians 4:6-7Trade anxiety for intimate communication with God (prayer)God will give peace you can’t wrap your head aroundThat peace will guard (protect, defend, keep) your heart and mind in Christ JesusPhilippans 4:8SO, think [ λογίζομαι (log-id'-zom-ahee) - middle voice verb from λόγος ] speak to yourself about…The first two of six adjectivesTrueἀληθής (alēthēs) things that conform to reality, that is what’s REALLY real. It is not just about factual correctness, but the ultimate truth found in God's Word and characterJesus is the personification of truth.What lies does Satan try to sell you?I’m alone (1 Kings 19)My situation is hopeless (Heb 6)Imposter’s Syndrom (Rom 12)AI mimicking reality: it is difficult to tell real from fakeFeeds mimic reality, deepfakes disturb and unnerve, biased narratives provoke.The lie hook gets set when your thoughts race, you share without verifying, etc.Fixing our thoughtsWhat is REALLY real?God’s Word, His Kingdom, His promises, etc.Honorableσεμνός (semnos) people/behaviors that are "respectable," or "dignified" In the NT this word is never disconnected from someone. It’s not about whatever is honorable, but WHOever is honorable.See 1 Tim 3:8-11Who comes to your mind?Why? Seriously?How much time do you typically give to…“Conversation” that is REALLY gossipDishonorable humor or drama (think TV shows, movies, comedians)Attention seeking, trolling for “likes” (think social media)Those who want to humiliate others for their viewsFixing our thoughtsWho do you “want to be when you grow up?”What makes these real people examples attractive?Ask yourself, WWRoJD “What Would Ray or Joanie Do?”  IYKYKFinally, λογίζομαι - talk to yourself, meditate, ponder, fix your thoughts.Mark 11:29-33 - you can invite others into the conversationThe qualification of “among themselves” is added to the middle voice of the verb