thinking – Three Minute Bible

November 26, 2025November 27, 2025

Philippians 4:8 – What Matters

Conceptual drawing of the Garden of Eden (Grok)

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.

Summary: Paul’s instructions on what to think about reflect his understanding of what led Adam and Eve to sin in the Garden of Eden.

There is a lot to ponder in this passage, but before we get into the details, it is useful to stand back and admire the whole verse.

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Ephesians 4:17b-19 – Garbage In, Garbage Out

… in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed.

Summary: What we think has a big impact on what we do and who we are. Thinking there is no God is a faulty assumption that leads to faulty — and dangerous — conclusions.