Volume 11 Post/Email 4 – Action and Thoughts
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become your character.
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."
I chose this quote because it shows the power of thinking. Our words, actions, habits, character, and destiny are all created by our thoughts!
The Bible encourages (and warns) us to fill our minds with positive thinking and truths for which we can and will be transformed.
Romans 12:2a - "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Colossians 3:2 - "Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things."
1 Peter 1:13 - "Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed."
Transformed living begins by renewing our mind. Holiness, positive actions, and self-control begin with the preparation of our mind. This is why personal Bible study, meditation and reflection are important. This is why teaching and preaching are vital activities in the church. Both positive and negative actions begin with our mind.
What are you thinking?
-Brian
