01/02/2021
POSITIVE THINKING: Much has been said about positive thinking in psychological circles. That wave has given rise to self-help books and innumerable seminars. Little has been said about the definitive meaning of positive thinking. In the simplest possible way Paul the most prolific writer in the Bible clarifies positive thinking this way: “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.” Philippians 4:8 (KJV.) I think Paul has given us an eight layer filter by which we can classify positive thinking: 1) Truth, 2) Honesty, 3) Justice, 4) Purity, 5) Loveliness, 6) Quality, 7) Virtue, 8) Praiseworthiness. Think on these things. Happy new year!