Text: Philippians 4:8-9

 

          1. Disciplined Godly Thinking (vs. 8)

               a. True - in accordance with fact and without error or falsehood

               b. Honorable - who or what is noble and worthy of respect

               c. Just - upholding and conforming to what is right and impartial

               d. Pure - holy and morally blameless with no defilement or pollution

               e. Lovely - friendly inclination towards and favorable or even pleasing

               f. Commendable - admirable and of good report or well-spoken about

               g. Excellence - virtue and the highest goodness or moral integrity

               h. Praiseworthy - approval and recognition of something deserving of value 

         

          2. Disciplined Godly Doing (vs. 9)

               a. Learned - knowledge and skill gained as instructed

               b. Received - associated with and has been accepted

               c. Heard - reported or listened to and comprehended

               d. Seen - example that was witnessed and perceived

 

Main Idea: The Inner and Outer Life of a Believer Requires Discipline to God and Brings His Peace