Matt. 9:4 [NIV Dramatized Audio]

“It’s the thought that counts.” Yes, but the thought can count against you. Your thought-life is a critical element in the Christian walk, especially for men. In fact, it’s a battle-ground for many men … resisting impure thoughts. Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart (mind); they shall see God. Moral purity BEGINS in the mind.

Here are some tips on achieving a pure thought-life:

• Imagine every thing on the screen of your mind is being projected in Heaven. (because it is)
• Pray, “Your Kingdom come in my earthly mind like like is in Heaven.”
• Hold court on each thought and rip down the ones that don’t match up to Phil. 4:8. Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—think on these things.
• Begin quoting a memorized verse, singing a praise song, or begin praying in the Spirit.
• Pray the “Our Father” and start going down your prayer list.

Wrong thoughts are displacing RIGHT thoughts. Don’t let the devil win.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried (stands before the Judgement Seat of Christ), he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. [Jam. 1:12]