Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
July 06, 2023: SOAP #4963: Hosea 6-9; Hebrews 3

SCRIPTURE:  Hebrews (NIV) 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

OBSERVATION:  This is more than a suggestion.  Jesus is not to cross our thoughts once a week, or even once a day.  Jesus is to be a permanent fixture in our thoughts. 

APPLICATION:  How I think is very important.  People who are soulish tend to let their emotions color their thinking.  People who are worldly let the cares of the world affect their thoughts.  People who are carnal tend to let their physical body affect their thinking.  People who are spiritual tend to mix God in their thoughts.  Every subject that crosses my mind should come under the inspection of my knowledge of God. 

People hear our words and see our actions, but God knows our thoughts.  He knows the motives that lead to our actions. 

PRAYER:  Holy Spirit, put a guard in my mind.  May you enjoy living among the thoughts in my heart and mind.  Forgive me for lingering on thoughts that are contrary to your ways, on thoughts that make you uncomfortable.  May you be pleased with my thoughts!   Amen

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