THOUGHTS, WORDS AND ACTIONS

Living for Jesus Christ requires that we direct our thoughts away from self and toward pleasing the Lord. (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 10:5; Ephesians 4:22-24; Colossians 3:1-2, 5-10)

Focusing on ourselves in our thought life results in:

Hatred... 1 John 3:15
Rebellion.. 1 Samuel 15:23
Resentment/Bitterness... Ephesians 4:31-32
Selfishness.... Philippians 2:3-4
Jealousy/Envy.... Galatians 5:20-21
Pride.... Proverbs 16:18;29:23
Anger.... Proverbs 16:32; 29:11; James 1:19-20
Anxiety.... Philippians 4:6-7
Fear..... 1 John 4:18
Lust....Matthew 5:28
Doubt... James 1:6-8
Deceitfulness....Proverbs 12:20; 26:24

Which lead to and increase:
(Matthew 15:18-20; Romans 1:24-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 12; James 1;14-15)

Lying
Hostility/Disputes
Worrying
Impatience
Treachery/Slander
Unkindness
Intolerance
Grumbling
Bragging
Fornication
Adultery
Murder
Homosexuality


and May result in:
(Psalm 32:3-4; 1 Corinthians 11:28-30; Galatians 6:7-8; Colossians 3:25; 1 John 5:16)

Heart Malfunction
Colitis
Migraine Headaches
High Blood Pressure
Cramps
Spasms
Ulcers
Insomnia
Stomach Disorders
Arthritis
Kidney Disease
Hypertension
Venereal Disease
DEATH

Our enemy Satan will temt us repeatedly and continually by appealing to our self-oriented feelings and desires. We can resist his temptations by cooperating with God's plan to renew our minds. Salvation is the first step to this process, and a committed life to obedience to God's Word will insure that our minds will be continually renewed to increasing Christlikeness. God bless you. Amen. (based on Genesis 3:1-7; Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 2:11, 11:3; Galatians 5:17; Philippians 2:5-8, 13; Hebrews 5:14; James 1:14-15; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 John 4:4)