May I have a WORD with you?

Ep 109 (S6E16) True & Honorable: Fixing Our Thoughts Pt 1

• John • Season 6 • Episode 16

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References: 

  • Let’s fix our thoughts
    • Philippians 4:6-7
      • Trade anxiety for intimate communication with God (prayer)
      • God will give peace you can’t wrap your head around
      • That peace will guard (protect, defend, keep) your heart and mind in Christ Jesus
    • Philippans 4:8
      • SO, think [ λογίζομαι (log-id'-zom-ahee) - middle voice verb from λόγος ] speak to yourself about…
  • The first two of six adjectives
    • True
      • ἀληθής (alēthēs) things that conform to reality, that is what’s REALLY real. 
        • It is not just about factual correctness, but the ultimate truth found in God's Word and character
        • Jesus is the personification of truth.
          • What lies does Satan try to sell you?
            • I’m alone (1 Kings 19)
            • My situation is hopeless (Heb 6)
            • Imposter’s Syndrom (Rom 12)
          • AI mimicking reality: it is difficult to tell real from fake
            • Feeds mimic reality, deepfakes disturb and unnerve, biased narratives provoke.
            • The lie hook gets set when your thoughts race, you share without verifying, etc.
      • Fixing our thoughts
        • What is REALLY real?
        • God’s Word, His Kingdom, His promises, etc.
    • Honorable
      • σεμνός (semnos) people/behaviors that are "respectable," or "dignified" 
        • In the NT this word is never disconnected from someone. It’s not about whatever is honorable, but WHOever is honorable.
        • See 1 Tim 3:8-11
          • Who comes to your mind?
          • Why? Seriously?
      • How much time do you typically give to…
        • “Conversation” that is REALLY gossip
        • Dishonorable humor or drama (think TV shows, movies, comedians)
        • Attention seeking, trolling for “likes” (think social media)
        • Those who want to humiliate others for their views
      • Fixing our thoughts
        • Who do you “want to be when you grow up?”
        • What makes these real people examples attractive?
        • Ask yourself, WWRoJD “What Would Ray or Joanie Do?”  IYKYK
  • Finally, λογίζομαι - talk to yourself, meditate, ponder, fix your thoughts.
    • Mark 11:29-33 - you can invite others into the conversation
    • The qualification of “among themselves” is added to the middle voice of the verb