______ Like Jesus
“You Become What Occupies Your Mind”
Philippians 3:8-9

“… He was a murderer from the beginning … there is no truth in him … the father of lies.” – Jesus, John 8:44

Your life moves in the direction of your thoughts.

If you think right, you can live right and experience the God of Peace.

Philippians 4:8-9

Church …
Jesus is Lord – 1:1-11
The Gospel is changing the world – 1:12-18
If Jesus is your Lord, suffering is not wasted – 1:19-30
Humility is what Jesus is like – 2:1-11
So, shine like a star – 2:12-30
Remember, Jesus is everything – 3:1-11
Think like Jesus – 3:12-21
Stand firm through prayer 

1. Think differently! – v. 8

“… on His law he meditates day and night.” – Psalm 1:2

“Be still, and know that I am God…” – Psalm 46:10

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind …” – Romans 12:2

“… take every thought captive to obey Christ …” – 2 Corinthians 10:5

Ingredients for maintaining good mental health
True – consistent with what God says
Honorable – honest; worthy of respect
Just – approved or acceptable to God
Pure – free from corruption; clean, modest
Lovely – pleasing and attractive  
Commendable – gives a good report; uplifting 
Excellent – moral excellence; go beyond what is asked 
Worthy of praise – would please God  

2. Live differently! – v. 9

Spiritual maturity is never measured by what you know but by what you do.

Practice what you know
Learned = someone intentionally told you, biblical instruction 
Received = experienced; truth accepted personally
Heard = explained to you personally
Seen = witnessed

Knowledge without action leads to spiritual indifference.

3. Experience the God of Peace – v. 9

“… and the God of peace will be with you.” – Philippians 4:9

Think right, live right, and the result is not simply the peace of God, but the God of Peace Himself.

If you think right, you can live right and experience the God of Peace.