Think About Such Things

When Paul invites us to think about "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable," it's soothing get away from the bad news that surrounds us, take a walk, and enjoy the changing color of the leaves - at least for a little while. However, while that’s true for you and me, it certainly wasn’t the case for Paul in prison. As the apostle continues, here in Philippians, it soon becomes clear that he is pointing to a source of an enduring peace that comes even in the midst of whatever we may face.