Phil 4:8: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, & if there be any praise think on these things.
Question on Philipians 4:8
Phil 4:8: "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Phil 4:8 What Are Examples Of Things That Are True, Noble, Just, Pure, Lovely, Of Good Report, Of Virtue And Praiseworthy?
Now, Pastor/Christian, apply this to Halloween.
You cannot.
It does not belong near our lives.
Be ministers indeed, and be mature enough to tell your church, "No, we will not celebrate the holiday of devils."
Be godly parents indeed, and tell your kids, "No, we will not do that which displeases God."
Prove your salvation.
I've had this thought on this verse for a while. We're called to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. Of course, people have different ideas on what is (for example) noble to them, so I wanted to get some other people's insight into what is true, noble, etc., to them. If you'd like to participate, comment the "category" then add your answer.
Philippians 4:8 NIV [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.