Vain thoughts vs Meditation of God's Word

Ronald Cox • October 28, 2022

Psalm 119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

Psalm 119:113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.

Empty thoughts lead to evil imaginations in contrast to the godly meditations that result from loving the Bible. Godly meditations lead to joy and prosperity of spirit, soul, and body.

WARNINGS:

Genesis 6:5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Pr 6:18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Ro 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.
2Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

 

SWEET MEDITATIONS:

 

Psalm 5:1 To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalm 49:3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD.
Psalm 119:97 MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Psalm 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

 

PROMISE:

 

Psalm 1:2-3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.


Ron Cox – Director of HOPE Ministry


October 30th we are adding two new classes besides the auditorium Sunday School Class. 

Berean
-Teacher: Bro. Grant Zevenbergen
-Any adult is invited to join this class meeting in the Auditorium.
 
Cornerstone
-Teacher: Pastor King
-Married and single adults with children at home are invited to join this class meeting in the Fellowship Hall.
 
Navigators
-Teacher: Bro. Andrew Ortiz
-Single adults 18 and older, college and career are invited to attend this class meeting in the Navigators Room.
 
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