Chapel Hill Church of Christ

λογίζεσθε

To consider, reason, decide, conclude, think

The root of the English words logic or logical

Reason to a logical conclusion (decision)

Philippians 4:8

KJV: Think on these things

ESV, NASB: Think about these things

NIV: Think about such things

GNT: Fill your minds

NKJV: Meditate on these things

MEDITATION

ü Isaac meditated in the field
ü Joshua…meditate day and night
ü “Blessed man” is one who meditates
ü David became wiser through meditation
ü Paul to Timothy – meditate on these things

It is Not:
Practiced by Eastern religions
Practiced by mystics

Biblical:
•To dwell on some reality already revealed
•Meditate on “things”
• Nourish man with the understanding of God and His Revealed Will

•A source of joy and strength
•Important part of our transformation

Listen to the Psalms

Make the Bible your focus
Read and contemplate every day
Read it with a prayer in your hearts
Read it aloud

Think about these questions:

1. Is there some truth I should know?
2. How does it affect a position?
3. Is there something I should stop?
4. Is there something I should change?
5. Is there a habit to begin?