Scriptures
1 Thessalonians 5:15-23
15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies. 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.
Blessing and Admonition
23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew 15:18“But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile a man.”
1 Peter 5:8New King James Version (NKJV)
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Proverbs 13:20 "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
3 Keys to Managing Your Thought Life1. If you control your thought life you can control your behavior. (The body is the servant of the mind)
2. Thoughts effect our emotions. Thoughts and emotions create desires. Our decisions are based on our desires.
3. Satan uses the eye gate, the ear gate, and your relationships to affect your thought life. His goals are to desensitize you spiritually and rob you of your appetite for God and the things of God.
There are three sources for thoughts.
1. Man-Human reasoning/logic
2. God-Will always lead to life, wellness, and productivity
3. Satan-always lead to death or some form of destruction
One key thing we all must do is Control our Thought life.. It is up to us to identify and eliminate the access to the enemy. (satan)
2. Thoughts effect our emotions. Thoughts and emotions create desires. Our decisions are based on our desires.
3. Satan uses the eye gate, the ear gate, and your relationships to affect your thought life. His goals are to desensitize you spiritually and rob you of your appetite for God and the things of God.
There are three sources for thoughts.
1. Man-Human reasoning/logic
2. God-Will always lead to life, wellness, and productivity
3. Satan-always lead to death or some form of destruction
One key thing we all must do is Control our Thought life.. It is up to us to identify and eliminate the access to the enemy. (satan)
Here are 5 areas that satan uses to gain influence over our minds.
1. Eye gate
2. Ear gate
3. Relationships/ Associations
4. Environment
5. Emotions
Whomever you habitually hang around, will influence your behavior. satan is not coming up to you and speaking directly in your face. satan uses people and relationships to influence you away from God and HIS way of living. Don't be fooled. It is nothing wrong with cutting relationships off if they are not a blessing to you. Here's a simple test you need to do with all your relationships. Ask yourself, is this person a blessing or a curse to me? Do they ask me to participate in things contrary to God's word? After hanging out with this person, am I always in trouble or in the middle of some controversy?
Have a Blessed and Happy Weekend!
Brother Clarence
Author and Family Strategist
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