As A Man Thinketh So Is He

Proverbs 23:7a  For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:

Joseph wondered what he should do

Matt.1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

¹⁹ Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

²⁰ But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

²¹ And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

²² Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

²³ Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

²⁴ Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

²⁵ And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

As A Man Thinketh So Is He

Proverbs 23:7a  For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:

Philippians 4:8 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.

I.  True  

III John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

I John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

II.  Honest

2 Corinthians 8:21 Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

III.  Just

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

IV.  Pure

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Psalm 119:9  Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

V.  Lovely

Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

VI.  Good Report

I Timothy 3:7  Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

VII.  Virtue

II Peter 1:5  And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

VIII.  Praise

Psalm 150:1 Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.

Psalm 113:3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord's name is to be praised.

Conclusion:  Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.