Our thoughts play a key role in our behavior toward ourselves and others. Proverbs 23:7 says "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he." So we can see that the fiber of our being is made up in large part by our thoughts.
Faulty and negative thinking sows seeds that result in unhealthy attitudes and ultimately unhealthy behaviors. This faulty thinking is commonly referred to as "stinkin' thinkin'" in twelve-step programs. By replacing these faulty and negative thoughts, we are following the Word's instructions to "...be[not] conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God" (Romans 12:2).
How can we change our thoughts? The answer lies in the instructions that are given to us in Phillipians 4:8:
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things."
Ann L. Gantt, Ph.D., LCSW (counselor)
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