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Focusing the Mind on God's Truth and Beauty
- + - Scriptures
- Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
- Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
- + - The Renewed Mind
- + - 真(TRUTH) “真 (Zhēn)”
- Phil 4:8: “TRUE”(Align with God's Word)
- Phil 4:8: “RIGHT”(Justice/Integrity)
- Fruit: “FAITHFULNESS”(Steadfast loyalty)
- Fruit: “PATIENCE”(Endurance in truth)
- + - 善(GOODNESS) “善 (Shàn)”
- Phil 4:8: “NOBLE”(Dignity/Holiness)
- Phil 4:8: “PURE”(Moral clarity)
- Phil 4:8: “ADMIRABLE”(Virtuous example)
- Phil 4:8: “EXCELLENT”(Moral greatness)
- Fruit: “GOODNESS”(Active virtue)
- Fruit: “SELF-CONTROL”(Disciplined living)
- Fruit: “KINDNESS”(Compassionate action)
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- + - 美(BEAUTY) “美 (Měi)”
- Phil 4:8: “LOVELY”(Gracious beauty)
- Phil 4:8: “PRAISEWORTHY”(Worship-inspiring)
- Fruit: “LOVE”(Sacrificial care)
- Fruit: “JOY”(Divine delight)
- Fruit: “PEACE”(Harmony with God)
- Fruit: “GENTLENESS”(Strength in humility)
- + - HOLY SPIRIT “Power Source”
- “Gal 5:25: 'Walk by the Spirit'”
- “John 15:5: 'Apart from Me, you can do nothing'”
- + - How They Work Together
- + - 真善美 Prepares the Soil
- Truth (真) roots us in God’s reality → Fruit: Faithfulness
- Goodness (善) purifies motives → Fruit: Goodness, Self-Control
- Beauty (美) awakens worship → Fruit: Love, Joy, Peace
- + - Phil 4:8 Plants the Seeds
- Fixing thoughts on "whatever is true..." cultivates a mind receptive to the Spirit.
- eg: Dwell on "Pure" (Phil 4:8) → Invites the Spirit to grow "Self-Control" (Gal 5:23).
- + - The Spirit Grows the Fruit
- The 9 Fruit aren’t self-produced; they’re the organic result of a mind surrendered to Christ (John 15:5).
- Example: Meditating on "Lovely" things (Phil 4:8) → Nurtures "Joy" and "Peace" (Gal 5:22).
- + - Matthew 13:23 (Parable of the Sower)
- "A mind anchored in Truth (真),
- nourished by Goodness (善),
- captivated by Beauty (美),
- becomes a fertile field for the Spirit’s harvest."
- + - DAILY PRACTICE“How to Cultivate”
- “MORNING: Choose 1 of 真善美”
- “NOON: Apply 1 Phil 4:8 virtue”
- “EVENING: Reflect on 1 Fruit evidenced”
- + - A Unified Prayer
- "Father, till the soil of my soul with 真 (Truth)—uproot every lie.
- Strengthen me with 善 (Goodness)—purify my desires.
- Awaken my heart to 美 (Beauty)—that I may see Your glory.
- As I fix my mind on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy,
- + - Breathe Your Spirit through me:
- Grow love where I strive, joy where I sigh, peace where I fear,
- patience where I rush, kindness where I judge, goodness where I doubt,
- faithfulness where I waver, gentleness where I force, self-control where I crave.
- Make my life a harvest that honors You. Amen."
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