On September 12, Ken begins a new teaching series called, MIND MATTERS, today's message is, What’s On Your Mind (and why it matters).

5 Appraisals of the Mind

1. God’s standard for our mind: “whatever is excellent or praiseworthy, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8)

(A test of our thoughts)

Whatever is true.

Whatever is honorable (noble).

Whatever is right.

Whatever is pure.

Whatever is lovely.

Whatever is of a good report.

Excellent or praiseworthy.

2. The source and significance of our thoughts. “Guard your heart (mind).” (Proverbs 4:23)

3.The problem with our own thoughts.  “Whoever trusts his own mind is a fool.”  (Proverbs 18:26)

4. The direction of our thoughts. “You will keep in perfect peace the mind that is stayed on you” (Isaiah 26:3)

5. The genuineness of our thoughts. “Love the Lord with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37)