“Whatever Is True”

Philippians 4:8

Whatever is defined as no matter what; anything; everything.

There is an important relationship between truth and these qualities: honor, rightness, purity, loveliness, good reputation, excellence, and praiseworthiness. Paul writes to Philippian believers, encouraging them to “stand firm in the Lord” and one important component of standing firm is that we should think on whatever is true. In fact, Paul introduces this concept by saying, “Finally, brethren,” meaning that thinking on whatever is true is set apart as the last critical piece needed for a believer to stand firm in the Lord. Those who focus on truth are immersed in these things: who God is, His ability to provide, and His trustworthiness to carry us through and His peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. When we think on what is true, we will recognize the Lord’s role in our lives, we will be prayerful and thankful, and we will have peace. God’s peace is based on truth, not circumstances. Even in the most difficult of circumstances we can still have God’s peace by following His recipe. In order to stand firm in Him and have His peace, we need to think on whatever is true. In order to do that, we must access the truth He has provided to us. This truth is found in the word of God. If we are allowing His Word to dwell richly in us, to be at home in us then we will experience the kind of peace He intends for us to enjoy.

I come by this evening to let you know we must allow God’s word to dwell richly in us, thinking on whatever is true, being prayerful and thankful in all things at all times. Enjoy His peace even in bad times. Focus on whatever is true. Amen!!! Be bless and I love you!!! JE