Paul said in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, ( if something is not true, don't think about it ) 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." Many are so quick to look at the negative side of everything. We live in a very critical world. People are more critical of the church than they have ever been.

Certainly, at times, we have a legitimate reason to be upset about things. Undoubtedly there will be times when someone will do us wrong or when someone will cheat us. Those things happen! Someone may do something against Truth or against us; someone may lie about us. Nevertheless, we have no right to hold them for it. The Word of God says in Hebrews 13:1, "Let brotherly love continue." Many are not willing to do that. They think on the negative things, but that's not what God has commanded us to do.

Even during the times when we feel that we have a legitimate reason to be upset, we should not think on those things. If we catch ourself thinking on those things, let's remember what God's Word says. It has a list of good things to think on, and none of those things is negative or bad. God wants us to think on godly, holy, pure and honest things.

A wrong or a negative attitude will drain us emotionally and spiritually. If we think on negative things all week, we'll go to church on Sunday spiritually drained. Let's remember, the attitudes we have, go a long way in determining whether or not we will be living Victoriously!!