JOY EXPRESSED: STINKIN' THINKIN'

Philippians 4:8–9 NKJV

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Playing baseball and John David asking “Whats for lunch?”

Main Idea: God desires for us to dwell on good things.

Key Question: Are you more likely to dwell on negative things?

1. Overcome stinkin’ thinkin’ with godly thoughts. (v. 8)

Philippians 4:8 NKJV

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.

A. Godly truth (“truth” - Ultimately God’s Word)

B. Godly character (“noble”)

C. Godly response (“just & holy”)

just = (ie. the things of God)

D. Godly encouragement (“lovely”)

peaceful/delightful

E. Godly reports (“good report”)

F. Godly excellence (“virtue/praise worthy”)

summation

Meditate

Colossians 3:1–2 NKJV

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

2. Overcome stinkin’ thinkin’ with godly examples. (v. 9)

Philippians 4:9 NKJV

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

John 13:15 NKJV

For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you.

Philippians 3:17 NKJV

Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.

1 Peter 5:3 NKJV

nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock;

3. Overcome stinkin’ thinkin’ with God’s peace. (v. 9)

Philippians 4:9 NKJV

The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:7 NKJV

and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:20–21 NKJV

Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.