THE PERSONAL LAPTOP- Our Minds work like a computer. They only spit out the data they have been fed. Garbage in, Garbage out. Influencers need to be disciplined about what they invest in their mind and heart-
“What you input into your mind determines your output. Guard what you feed your brain.” — Zig Ziglar
Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Lets look at the importance of what we take in to our minds. Success in both life and faith has ingredients. Garbage in/Garbage out,
Two areas of “Garbage In” listed here:
1) What we
What do you listen to – that you can control? What goes into your ears?
Proverbs 4:20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings
Whatever enters my ears will ultimately influence my mind, my heart, and my decisions, so I’d better be careful what I listen to
Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. GIGO
2) What we
What do you put before your eyes?
Proverbs 4:25 Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you
Everybody has some vision before them that helps to determine their values, actions, and plans
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Review your past week. What kinds of input did you feed your mind?
We all snack, we all have guilty pleasures, but what is your diet like. Remember: GIGO
Try replacing with: Sermons, Bible Study on Monday nights 6:30-8:00, Podcasts, Christian Music/movies, Small Groups
Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind