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Sermon outline

Your thought life matters

1. 1. 1. The things swirling around in your mind are an indicator of the state of your heart and your relationship to God. (Mt 15:19)
      2. The things we think about affect both our exterior actions and also the state of our heart. (Col 3:2)
      3. Why does this matter?
         1. We will be judged for our thought life, and not just for our actions (Mt 9:4, Rom 14;10-12
         2. Because our thought life is part of our sanctification (1Cor 14;20, Rom 12:2, Phil 4:8, Jn 14:6)

How to Guard your heart and your mind

1. 1. 1. Avoid putting junk in
      2. Prayer and Thanksgiving (Phil 4:6-7)
      3. Read the Word, Meditate on it, Memorize it (Heb 4:12, Prvo 16:20)
      4. Stop and reflect
      5. Ask God to change your thoughts (Dan 4:16)
      6. Sing Praise