Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor...
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Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor of ancient Rome, once observed, "The soul is dyed the color of its thoughts." What about our thoughts? What do they reveal about the state of our souls?
Give a group of children paper and crayons, and ask them to draw a self-portrait. Their choice of which color crayons to use will say much about how they feel about themselves. Bright, pastel colors convey a sunny disposition. Dark blues, grays, and black often tell a tale of sadness and woe.
First John 3:3 says that those who have Christian hope within them "purify themselves." Where do we start as we undertake that task? A good place to begin is with our thoughts.
Give a group of children paper and crayons, and ask them to draw a self-portrait. Their choice of which color crayons to use will say much about how they feel about themselves. Bright, pastel colors convey a sunny disposition. Dark blues, grays, and black often tell a tale of sadness and woe.
First John 3:3 says that those who have Christian hope within them "purify themselves." Where do we start as we undertake that task? A good place to begin is with our thoughts.
