Mark 11:29-33 - you can invite others into the conversation
Philippians 4:6-7
Trade anxiety for intimate communication with God (prayer)
God will give peace you can’t wrap your head around
That peace will guard (protect, defend, keep) your heart and mind in Christ Jesus
Philippans 4:8
SO, think [ λογίζομαι (log-id'-zom-ahee) - middle voice verb from λόγος ] speak to yourself about, fix your thoughts upon…
Last episode - true, honorable
The third two of six adjectives - both hapax legomena
This can make interpretation trickier or more fun, depending on your perspective.
Looking at other sources of usage
Taking the word apart and interpretting from Biblical usage of the parts
Lovely - προσφιλής (pros-fee-lace')
Things that are pleasing and promote peace rather than turmoil, are acceptable in God's eyes (ie. loving family relationships, acts of kindness, generosity, humble service, etc.)
Derivation: from the compounding of
πρός - preposition meaning
at, near, by
to, towards, with, with regard to
φιλέω - verb meaning
to love
to approve of, to like
to treat affectionately or kindly,
to welcome or befriend
to show signs of love
Thus, to show signs of love towards…
Jesus
Healing (myriad examples) Mk 5:25-34
Loving enemies (Mt 5:39 - The Chosen season 6 preview clip)
Peter with Cornelieus Acts 10:28-29
Paul’s memory of the Galatians (Gal 4:13-16)
You’ve seen remarkably loving acts towards another. By whom? What did it mean to you to see this? Fix your thoughts of those kinds of examples.
Admirable - εὔφημος (yoo'-fay-mos), commendable (ESV), of good report (KJV)
Things that are well-spoken of, reputable, and constructive, actively looking for the good in others and focusing on positive, uplifting news and actions.
Derivation from the compounding of
εὖ - adverb meaning
to be well off, fare well
prosper, acting well
φήμη - noun meaning “a good report”
from φημί - verb meaning “to declare”
from φῶς - “light” and φαίνω - “shine”
Thus, stories of the light shining well
as Jesus’ fame spread (see Mt 4:24; Mk 1:28-29; Lk 5:15, etc.)
The Corinthian’s generosity 2 Cor 9:6-15
You’ve experienced the light of Christ shining from another believer. Who? How does the good report of their admirable actions affect you? Fix your thoughts on those kinds of stories.
Check out Social Media people like @mdmotivator or @joshlilj
Mark 11:29-33 - you can invite others into the conversation
Philippians 4:6-7
Trade anxiety for intimate communication with God (prayer)
God will give peace you can’t wrap your head around
That peace will guard (protect, defend, keep) your heart and mind in Christ Jesus
Philippans 4:8
SO, think [ λογίζομαι (log-id'-zom-ahee) - middle voice verb from λόγος ] speak to yourself about, fix your thoughts upon…
Last episode - true, honorable
The third two of six adjectives - both hapax legomena
This can make interpretation trickier or more fun, depending on your perspective.
Looking at other sources of usage
Taking the word apart and interpretting from Biblical usage of the parts
Lovely - προσφιλής (pros-fee-lace')
Things that are pleasing and promote peace rather than turmoil, are acceptable in God's eyes (ie. loving family relationships, acts of kindness, generosity, humble service, etc.)
Derivation: from the compounding of
πρός - preposition meaning
at, near, by
to, towards, with, with regard to
φιλέω - verb meaning
to love
to approve of, to like
to treat affectionately or kindly,
to welcome or befriend
to show signs of love
Thus, to show signs of love towards…
Jesus
Healing (myriad examples) Mk 5:25-34
Loving enemies (Mt 5:39 - The Chosen season 6 preview clip)
Peter with Cornelieus Acts 10:28-29
Paul’s memory of the Galatians (Gal 4:13-16)
You’ve seen remarkably loving acts towards another. By whom? What did it mean to you to see this? Fix your thoughts of those kinds of examples.
Admirable - εὔφημος (yoo'-fay-mos), commendable (ESV), of good report (KJV)
Things that are well-spoken of, reputable, and constructive, actively looking for the good in others and focusing on positive, uplifting news and actions.
Derivation from the compounding of
εὖ - adverb meaning
to be well off, fare well
prosper, acting well
φήμη - noun meaning “a good report”
from φημί - verb meaning “to declare”
from φῶς - “light” and φαίνω - “shine”
Thus, stories of the light shining well
as Jesus’ fame spread (see Mt 4:24; Mk 1:28-29; Lk 5:15, etc.)
The Corinthian’s generosity 2 Cor 9:6-15
You’ve experienced the light of Christ shining from another believer. Who? How does the good report of their admirable actions affect you? Fix your thoughts on those kinds of stories.
Check out Social Media people like @mdmotivator or @joshlilj