Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
It is becoming increasingly challenging for Christians to keep our minds pure, in a world that is festering with evil of all sorts. Therefore, we would begin with the counsel that is given in the book of Philippians in which the apostle Paul tells us of the ways and means to be employed as we, through our choices, try to cooperate with God in keeping our minds pure.
The words Paul uses in the preceding verses would virtually eliminate most of the mental material and the information persons feed on. For instance, Paul uses words such as “Honest” and of “Good report”, words that can potentially eliminate most political rallies.
If politicians and candidates for public office would only speak the truth what a very different world this would be. But truth is so manipulated, and distorted into meaning whatsoever the hearers desire, that the public trust in elected officials has been severely eroded.
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!