During our waking hours we are always thinking about something. Some of our thoughts are pleasant, some are sad, while others are serious or exciting. How much of our “thought” life is profitable and pleasing to the Lord? Perhaps our actions and words are acceptable, yet we are glad no one knows what we are thinking. Realizing that God knows our every thought is a humbling fact. The Bible says that as a person “thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:77For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. (Proverbs 23:7)). How often our thoughts condemn us! The remedy is found in Philippians 4:88Finally, 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) where numerous things are mentioned upon which we can think. God would have our thoughts guided by the Word of God concerning eternal matters, instead of relying upon man’s thoughts.
1. What does God say about His thoughts in comparison with our thoughts?
Isaiah 55:___
2. The imagination of the thoughts of man’s heart: Was it good or evil?
Genesis 6:___
3. The Lord wanted to hear the Pharisees’ thoughts about the Christ. What question did He ask them? Matthew 22:___
4. When the high priest asked the people, “What think ye,” how did they reply? Matthew 26:___
5. God is in heaven; we are on earth. Does He know our thoughts?
Psalm 139:___