Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
This instruction from Paul to the church of Philippi is in perfect contrast to what Satan would have us do. So many times temptations come before us and we spend unnecessary time and energy "avoiding" that temptation. If we simply follow Pauls advice in Philipians 4:8 we would naturally think on things that are uplifitng.Look at the following question, Is it better to focus your energy on "not doing wrong" or "doing what is right"? One of the biggest examples we can be to those around us is through how we deal with temptations. If we've made the instructions Paul gives above part of who we are and incorprated into our personalities then the temptations that come our way can be nothing more that a "fleeting thought." At that moment, we're not tempted....just distracted. Don't let a distraction become an attraction!
For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to aid those who are tempted. Hebrews 2:18 (NKJV)
