Meditation
MEDITATE ON THESE THINGS
Text: Philippians 4
30 May 2021
THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION
The practice of Meditation was not confined to the Old Testament times. The Psalmists were not the only ones who practised the art of Meditation. The Apostle Paul enjoined this practice too.
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9
- The word “Meditate”
a) This word is where the English word “logic” is derived
b) What Meditation is not:
i) It is not random thinking
ii) It is not rambling thinking either
c) What Meditation involves:
i) Logical thinking
ii) It has a beginning
iii) It follows a line of thought
iv) It has a conclusion
- Suggestions as to the things one should meditate on. They should have the following characteristics:
a) True
b) Noble
c) Just
d) Pure
e) Lovely
f) Good report
g) Virtuous
h) Praiseworthy
FOLLOW UP ON MEDITATION
Meditation is not and end in itself. Paul urged his readers to consider the following:
- Learn well
a) Receiving
b) Hearing
c) Seeing
- Practise the things learned
a) Theory must be followed by practice
b) Practice must be, of course, consistent
God Himself would be with the person who does these things!