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NASB | Philippians 4:8 ¶ Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 4:8 ¶ Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God's word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. |
Subject: Husband problems again! |
Bible Note: There is evidence that various forms of modern communication may encourage aggressive conduct. Regular exposure to violence depicted on television, in movies, in video games, and on the Internet is said to desensitize the conscience and inspire violent crimes. Dr. Daniel Borenstein, president of the American Psychiatric Association, stated: "At this time there are more than 1,000 studies based on more than 30 years of research demonstrating a causal connection between media violence and aggressive behavior in some children." Before a U.S. Senate committee, Dr. Borenstein testified: "We are convinced that repeated exposure to entertainment violence in all its forms has significant public health implications." Thus, what we take in through our senses can have a dramatic effect on us , as well those we are close to. Hence, the apostle Paul wrote: "Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits."(1 cor 15:33 ) What we watch, play, in any way socialize with, can therefore have either a good or detrimental effect on us. It is necesary to see the need to follow closely what the apostle Paul said that "whatever things are true, whatever things are of serious concern, whatever things are righteous, whatever things are chaste, whatever things are lovable, whatever things are well spoken of, whatever virtue there is and whatever praiseworthy thing there is, continue considering these things." (Phil 4:8 )Thus, if a husband or wife loves their family, then, they will surely consider their feelings and make time to spend with them, trying to imitate the perfect example of Jesus Christ, for Paul wrote: " Husbands, continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation and delivered up himself for it".(Ephesians 5:25 ) |