"Quality Assurance"
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Put your hands in the pocket of a brand-new pair of pants, and you might pull out a slip of paper that reads, "PROUDLY INSPECTED BY 9." Whoever "9" is, they want you to know that they've checked the seams, zippers, pockets, and belt loops on your new britches and want you to feel confident in the construction. Quality assurance may not be a glamorous job, but it's sure better than having a wardrobe malfunction in the middle of the grocery store!
In this What's Good study, we've been inspecting the quality of our thoughts. If we're thinking about whatever is "true ... honorable ... just ... pure ... lovely" and "commendable" (Phil. 4:8), we know we're thinking long-lasting and time-tested thoughts. So, as we wrap up these conversations, let's look back at the big ideas we've tackled, praising God for his incredible goodness.
God's Good Gifts
- When we don't take in the natural world, we miss a window into the wonder of God's goodness and greatness.
- The chance to do good work and appreciate the work of others is worth celebrating.
- Work is good, but God also created us to enjoy the sweetness of rest.
- God manifests his wisdom and glory in the diversity he has filled his good world with.
- Singing expresses what's inside us — what we believe, feel, and decide.
- It pleases and glorifies God when we gratefully enjoy his blessings together.
- Family bonds can give us love and acceptance that reflects our Heavenly Father's.
- Through consistent acts of loyal love, we stockpile trust that friends draw on for a lifetime.
Praiseworthy Virtues
- Though we're not perfect, we glorify God by stretching daily to be better and do better.
- God teaches us to appreciate kindness by pouring his unimaginable love and mercy into our lives.
- We love truthful words because they're the language our God uses to speak to us.
- When we lift ourselves above others, we forget that our King lowered himself for us.
- Filling our hearts and minds with goodness leaves no room for the filth of sin.
How has this study changed the kinds of things you think about?
