“Godly Thinking, Godly Living” (Philippians 4:8-9)
How are God’s people to live in a way that pleases Him? By this, I do not mean “what does a life pleasing to God look like?” but, “where can I find the power and motivation to live a God-pleasing life?” The Scriptures give a multifaceted answer to this question—be filled with the Holy Spirit, abide in Christ, have a renewed mind, trust God’s Word and promises, and so on. But an important, often overlooked, and quite foundational means to a holy life is proper thinking. Indeed, if we are not thinking biblically, we cannot pursue some of the other means to holiness! Read more →