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We are to focus our thoughts on things that are godly.
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are true
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are noble
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are righteous
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are pure
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are wholesome
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are loveable
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are praiseworthy
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are from God’s perspective
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are of the Spirit
We are to focus our thoughts on things that are eternal
We are to focus our thoughts on things that obey Messiah
Category: Godliness, Holiness & Righteousness
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: New Testament
Uniqueness: Unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Colossians 3:2
- Mark 8:33
- 2 Peter 3:1
- Philippians 4:8
- Romans 8:5-6
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Colossians 3:5
- 2 Corinthians 3:2
- 2 Corinthians 4:18
- 2 Corinthians 10:5
- Ephesians 4:19
- Galatians 5:19
- James 3:17
- 1 John 3:3
- Philippians 1:10-11
- Revelation 21:27
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Ecclesiastes 10:20
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Psalms 19:15
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Psalms 119:15
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Psalms 139:23
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
Ungodly thoughts that are uninvited are not in themselves sinful, but intentionally holding on to such thoughts (e.g. for prurient reasons) is. To assist us in not falling into sin, Scripture lists for us godly thoughts upon which we are to focus, and ungodly thoughts we are to suppress.
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Drawings
Artist: Jenske Visser
Source and License
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