Read: Psalm 94:1-11

Those things which proceed out
of the mouth come from the
heart. -Matthew 15:18

How would you like to have your every thought for the
past 6 months flashed on a screen for all your
acquaintances, neighbors, and church friends to see?
You would probably want to leave town! It is sobering
to realize that even though we can hide our thoughts
from others, God knows what we’re thinking (Ps. 94:11).

We need to give careful attention to our thoughts not
only because God knows them but also because our
thoughts determine our character. Jesus said that our
words and actions spring from our heart (Mt. 15:18-19).

While visiting Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, one can see
enormous pillars that have been formed by the steady
dropping of water. A single drop finds its way from the
surface down through the ceiling of the cavern to
deposit its minute sediment on the floor of the cave.
Another drop follows it, and still another, until the
“icicle of stone” forms a pillar of rock.

A similar process is going on in each of our hearts.
every thought that sinks into the soul makes its
contribution, producing the pillars in our character.
The ideas you hold in your mind help to form the facets
of your personality that make up the real “you.”

So, how is your thought-life?
-Henry G. Bosch

Thought-life, though hidden, is often revealed,
Shown in our speech and behavior;
It is God’s will that our thoughts always be
Captive to Jesus our Savior. -Hess

PURE THINKING BUILDS GODLY CHARACTER.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.