Jesus explains that we are not necessarily what we eat but what we think. Proverbs 23:7 supports this by stating, for as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Even though we are what we think, we are not always what we think we are. Paul advises in Romans 12:3 that a person should not think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but rather think soberly, seriously, and realistically. One of the most important things we do is to think. Our thinking can be profitable or futile. We are, or should be, the masters of our thoughts, choosing between good and evil, as we cannot think of both simultaneously. A thought must be all good, for if it contains any evil, it is evil. Therefore, we must choose carefully what to think. Our thoughts represent purpose or intentions. When we think unrighteous thoughts, our purposes and intentions differ from God's, as He never thinks unrighteously. Ways imply direction, and unrighteous thoughts lead us in the wrong direction, opposing God's way. David, described as a man after God's own heart, learned to think like God, desiring his purposes and intentions to align with God's and to walk in the same direction. Psalm 119:97 states, Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. This means David thought about God's law and applied it to all his decision-making, problem-solving, and judgments throughout his busy day as a king. Meditation is simply refined thinking, focusing or concentrating on a certain idea. The way to eliminate unrighteous thoughts is to bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Jesus Christ, which requires meditating or thinking in a focused manner on God's Word and applying it to our life all day long. If we do this, we will have little time or desire for unrighteous thoughts. Philippians 4:8 offers guidance on the content of our meditation: whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous, or praiseworthy, meditate on these things. We have a choice in what we think about, either good or evil. So, choose to think righteous thoughts, because we are what we think.

Christianity demands a thoughtful, attentive, and careful approach to life. God desires that we devote our entire hearts, souls, and minds to His way, constantly focusing on His commandments and applying them every moment of every day. As Proverbs 19:16 teaches, keeping God's commandments requires great thought and effort, ensuring that we live abundantly and righteously before Him. However, thoughtlessness or carelessness in applying these commandments leads to dire consequences, ultimately resulting in spiritual death. Paul, in Titus 3:8, emphasizes the need for believers to be careful and thoughtful in maintaining good works. The Greek word "phrontizo," meaning to think or be anxious, suggests a deep concentration and constant pondering of ways to do good. There is no time in a Christian's life for a wandering mind, as our enemy seeks to exploit such moments. We must always be thinking about how to apply God's way, focusing on acts of service to others, such as those exemplified by Jesus Christ in caring for the needy. Thoughtful consideration extends to our offerings, which are themselves good works. God does not want us to give perfunctorily, but to think deeply about His blessings upon us and the needs our contributions can fill. He desires that we participate actively in the work of the church, thoughtfully considering how our resources are used and how we can contribute more to meet the needs of others. In Haggai 1:3-8, God urges us to consider our ways, to think about our priorities and what He wants us to aim for. He correlates our participation in His work with the blessings He bestows, calling us to think constantly of ways to help spread the gospel and care for the flock. Our ultimate purpose is to bring pleasure and glory to Him through thoughtful contributions and offerings.