Of Good Report?
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just (right), whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything (or excellent) praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8
If we are thinking about anything that doesn’t pass this test in scripture, it’s not worth spending time thinking about.
Is it…
True; factual, correct, right
Noble; possessing very high or excellent qualities
Just; acting or being in conformity with what is morally upright or good
Pure; free from moral faults
Lovely; delightful, wonderful, beautiful
Of good report
Virtuous; honorable, righteous, upright, worthy
Praiseworthy; commendable
Originally written: May 15, 2025
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