Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. The fifth layer of the Divine Smart-Thinking Pyramid is “lovely”. Lovely thoughts are pleasing, acceptable and beautiful. These are thoughts that will make the Lord proud of us. Unity, forgiveness and...
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31 October 2024 – Smart Thinking – Part 4
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. The fourth layer of the Divine Smart-Thinking Pyramid is “purity”. Impure thoughts are fantasies, fables and fictional-imaginary dream-world. Unpolluted thoughts protect the mind from perversion. Purity in our thoughts will make...
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30 October 2024 – Smart Thinking – Part 3
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. The third layer of the Divine Smart-Thinking Pyramid is “right-thinking” or “right-mindset”. Right-minded thinking is to understand and accept the truth, corrections or suggestions in the way it should be...
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29 October 2024 – Smart Thinking – Part 2
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. The second layer of the Divine Smart-Thinking Pyramid is “nobility”. Noble thoughts are thoughts above the standards of normal thinking. Noble thinkers are better, higher and more virtuous than normal...
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28 October 2024 – Smart Thinking – Part 1
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. There are various theories and “thinking pillars” that aid “smart thinking”. The key element to smart thinking is “casual knowledge” or the ability to reason, analyze and action. Harvard University...
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27 October 2024 – Anger Management – Part 7
Colossians 3:8 But now you must get rid of all these things: anger, passion, and hateful feelings. No insults or obscene talk must ever come from your lips. A gentle spirit is not a character trait or a spiritual gift; it is a fruit that we must consciously and meticulously develop. Overcoming anger is easier...
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26 October 2024 – Anger Management – Part 6
Acts 5:17 But the high priest stood up, along with all his associates (that is, the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy and resentment. Anger incited by envy is murderous and hateful. Envy enrages people into senseless rage. Envious anger is blood thirsty. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who...
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25 October 2024 – Anger Management – Part 5
John 2:15 So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. Anger is a normal and healthy emotion but the reason behind it makes it healthy or hideous. “Anger that leads us towards responses, that help us...
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24 October 2024 – Anger Management – Part 4
Psalm 37:8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. “Healthy people experience anger, but they can suppress it before acting on it.” Anger is a survival instinct and a necessary emotion however when it gets out of control it is destructive. A person goes through the primary emotions...
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23 October 2024 – Anger Management – Part 3
Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person, do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared. Anger is a contagious emotion. If we are around a hot-tempered person who is irritable and snappy, our emotions will be influenced by them, if we are not...