The Greek word God inspires Paul to write is sophron, translated in the New Testament as “discreet, sensible, or self-controlled”. The meaning of this word is vital to our spiritual lives. God is asking for believers to desire and seek by His grace to be:
“…serious about spiritual things; not being known as a clown; living a disciplined life: self-controlled and not addicted to anything; in control of your choices, knowing your priorities; serious about life; temperate and avoiding excesses; a clarity of thought that leads to an orderly life.”
A further application of this word would be: to be seen as thinking about life through God’s filter, the Philippians 4:8 grid.
Sadly, it seems that Satan has caught many believers off guard. While they carefully avoid many obvious doctrinal dangers, perhaps the most powerful mind-robber has been overlooked. Satan is neutralizing the power of so many godly minds, little by little, every day through the onslaught of the media that overflows us like a raging flooded river.
From GEW-12d – Grace-Energized Women are Discreet (070729AM)
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