Think on These Things

"The children of Israel did secretly those things that were not right against the LORD their God… after their former manner" (2 Kings 17:9,40).  "I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes… it shall not cleave to me" (Psalm 101:3).  "My son, give Me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe My ways" (Proverbs 23:26).  "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true… honest… just… pure… lovely… are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" (Philippians 4:8). 

How foolishly do people think

That there are secrets they can keep

From God, whose eyelids neither blink,

Nor do they ever close in sleep. 

The former manner of our ways,

Before we trusted Jesus Christ,

Should be replaced with grateful praise,

And not with things that once enticed.

How gracious is the invitation

To give the fullness of our hearts

To Him who purchased our salvation

With every blessing He imparts. 

Lord, as we think now on these things

So just and lovely, pure and true,

We see a portrait Scripture brings

With attributes describing You.