Daily Reading for Friday, August 2, 2024
Scripture: Philippians 4:8
"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."
Meditation:
Reference(s):
1 The Signs of the Times, May 25, 1882.
2 The Review and Herald, February 11, 1890
"If the thoughts are rightly disciplined, it will be a far less difficult task to control the feelings."1
"You may have your choice as to who shall rule your heart and control your mind. If you choose to open the door to the suggestions of the evil one, your mind will be filled with distrust and rebellious questioning. . . .
"Memory's hall should be hung with sacred pictures, with views of Jesus, with lessons of His truth, with revealings of his matchless charms. If memory's hall were thus furnished, we would not look upon our lot as intolerable. We would not talk of the faults of others. Our souls would be full of Jesus and His love. . . .
"Our minds should be educated to dwell upon those things that will glorify God; and if our mental powers are dedicated to God, our talents will improve, and we shall have more and more ability to render to the Master."2