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THINK ON THESE THINGS

Text: Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Today, we shall be looking at honesty as one of the things we are commended to give our thoughts to.

The truth is who you truly are is contained in your thoughts. That's why proverbs 23:7 says as a man thinks in his heart so is he.

Matthew 12:34 says from the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.  That is, what you say is also precipitated on what you have stored in your heart. What you have stored however, is based on what you have ruminated on over a period of time. Infact, all of these are  responsible for what you have in your subconscious. 

Your subconscious is the realm where you are not really in control, but the stored information takes over and you speak or act accordingly. 

Now, if your thought lines carry such weight and importance, then, wisdom demands that you pay attention to what you give your thoughts to.

You must give yourself to ```WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE HONEST.``` Honesty is a virtue that both God and man cherishes. (2 Corinthians  8:21) says ```Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.``` 

The first time the word honest was mentioned  in the new testament from the king James version, was when Jesus was talking about a heart that yields bountiful harvest.

But that on the good ground are they, which in *an honest and good heart* , having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. (Luke  8:15).
That is, honesty is a heart thing first and foremost. 

When a business proposal is presented to you, think about it, is it a honest business? Are you an honest person?

 *Think about it, Are you honest with your spouse? Are you honest in your business? Are you honest in your dealings with men?* 

Honesty is still the best policy, uphold it.

BIBLE READING:Philippians 4:6-9.


 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1. Lord, I'm sorry for every act of dishonesty  I've walked in the past.

2. Father, please give me the grace to lead an honest life.
 

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