The Heart of St. Paul
Do we ever consider all the thoughts that pass through our minds every day? Thoughts range from the mundane to the serious, good things and bad things, selfish things and generous things. St. Paul teaches the Philippians that their thoughts need to focus on the following:
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is pure, whatever is lowly, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have heard and received from me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.” (Phil 4:5-9)
Paul is issuing a serious challenge. While we carry out our daily activities, our thoughts need to be positive, hopeful and grateful. Truth, honor, purity and humility are the true pillars of human life. Truth means that we know ourselves and what we are about. Honor means that we possess an integrity about life through the principles we hold dear. Purity means that we try to see things without the bias of selfishness or lust. Humility means that we know that all that we are depends on the grace of God. If we build our lives and our actions on these principles, which find their roots in the love of God, we can find peace, and avoid the turmoil that causes us to doubt and have anxiety. If we think this way, the Holy Spirit will keep us close to Christ and help us to fulfill his plan for us.
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