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August 6Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things. Philippians 4:8This is an oft-quoted verse. We heartily agree with the admonition to dwell on these things. Yet, we cry out "I can’t do this consistently". Is this just positive thinking? And the Lord Jesus reminds us that all of these attributes are fulfilled in Him. He, Himself, is our truth, or honor, our righteousness, or love, our good report. The mind of Christ, which He has given us, will always dwell on these things. We have been given a new nature, a new creation, in Christ. The world will change for the better if we would just allow the nature of Christ to show forth. It is by faith that we can do this—not by training of the flesh. The world will wonder where these characteristics originate. We can tell them of Jesus. As I walk with You today let me have the faith to know that Your life will show forth from me. You are the source of my life, and I do not want to try to change it or improve upon it. It is finished in You. Yes, Lord, we will walk together and dwell on these things. Amen.
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