...Phillipians 4:8...Think upon these things...

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. Phillipians 4:8

Things that are true__means not false or unreliable, but genuine and real.

Many things in the world are deceptive and illusory, promising what they can never supply. We should set our thoughts on that which is loyal, faithful and true. God's Word is true.

Things that are noble__means honorable or morally attractive, reverance, worthy.

God is the only on worthy of praise. He is holy and honorable.

Things that are pure__means free from sin, without fault, high moral character, morally undefiled.

It describes that which has been so cleansed it is fit to be brought into the presence of God used in His service. Our thoughts should be clean, clean enough for God.

Things that are lovely__means that which is admirable or agreeable to behold or consider, love inspiring pleasing, worthy of being loved or pleasing in character.

We should set our minds on kindness, sympahy, or forebearance.

Things that are of good report__means excellent acoount of , things fit for God to hear or fair sounding.

We should watch the words we say and think to make sure they are fit for God.

If there be any virtue_excellence, being concerned with Godly things, or moral goodness.

We need to think of the things God has done for us and remember our salvation. We need to think of the things we learn, receive, hear and see in Him.

Anything praiseworthy__giving glory to God, adoration from the heart, worthy of praise/ praise to God.

We should praise God for everything and not seek man's praise.

To meditate__to plan to think deeply.

We should think about the things of God. Right thinking lead to right living.