Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure… I. Be true TO YOURSELVES — to your better nature. As Shakespeare says, "To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man." II. TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS in — 1. Word. 2. Love. 3. Act. 4. Manner. III. TO GOD. 1. To His claims. 2. To your promises. 3. In your hearts, for truth is required in the inward parts. 4. In your life, for there you may best glorify Him. (W. Landells, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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