It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.” Matthew 15:11 (ESV)
To put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24 (ESV)
Our thoughts, what we say, and our actions, can cause damage to ourselves as well as others. Have you ever stopped to think that sometimes our biggest enemy, is what we think and say to ourselves? How we sometimes engage in activities that may not be good for our overall well-being? Of course, it’s our free will and choice to allow the negative thoughts to come in and linger. However, a lot of times, the negative thoughts can be amplified by Satan and his angels, hoping to destroy us internally and if left unchecked, externally as well.
What are we allowing to be ingested in our minds and our thoughts? What we watch, what we read, and the activities we get involved in, can all influence us if we’re not careful. Of course, not saying we cannot enjoy reading, watching television and/or movies, playing various games, etc. The problem is not doing these things but the content of what we are consuming. The types of books, media, games, etc., that we are ingesting on a consistent basis, can cause problems to our inner well-being.
In addition to the above, we also need to be aware of who we allow to be a part of our inner circle and their influence in our lives. Becoming close with others can greatly influence what we think, say, and do. That is why it is so important to allow the right individuals into your inner circle. Do not allow constantly negative, toxic, or dangerous people to develop a close bond with you. It might be easy to say you will not but, at times we can be lured in by a new and exciting relationship, or bought with expensive gifts/trips, and the list can go on and on.
One must be on guard against any negative thoughts or people, that can be influential. The sure way to do this is to study God’s word and follow His truths and His precepts. In doing this, you will know what is good and acceptable, and what is contrary to His word. In addition, seek to develop complete faith/trust in God, so that no matter what comes your way, you will not allow your “inner me” to develop a negative mindset.
Let us not allow our “inner me” to be our biggest enemy!
Blessings,
Angélique 💐
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