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Do you know the Bible verse that says, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he?" It's Proverbs 23:7, the first part of the verse. I've heard it a lot, but I think I've often misinterpreted it. It's been something like this. "What a man (or woman) thinks in his mind, so is he."
Notice it doesn't say, "What we think," but, "as we think." Also, the verse doesn't say anything about the mind, but mentions our heart.
It's not what we consciously think in our mind, but the type or pattern of thoughts that are deeply embedded in us that determines who we are. We can, to a point, control our conscious thought process, but for the rest, we need help beyond our ability.
Do you know the Bible verse that says, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he?" It's Proverbs 23:7, the first part of the verse. I've heard it a lot, but I think I've often misinterpreted it. It's been something like this. "What a man (or woman) thinks in his mind, so is he."
Notice it doesn't say, "What we think," but, "as we think." Also, the verse doesn't say anything about the mind, but mentions our heart.
It's not what we consciously think in our mind, but the type or pattern of thoughts that are deeply embedded in us that determines who we are. We can, to a point, control our conscious thought process, but for the rest, we need help beyond our ability.
Remember the Bill Kaiser Red Glass Plate story?
Great to see you here Pastor Nate! Hope all is well with you? Keep in touch. Tim Malone
ReplyDeleteAre you guys still in Rochester?
DeleteHi Pastor Nate! We sure miss you.
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How are you guys? A big hello to everyone, espescially Cassie.
DeleteGood insight! But...No, I don't recall the Red Glass Plate story....care to refresh our memories? :)
ReplyDeleteI posted the Red Glass Plate story today. Thanks for reading my blog posts.
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