Choices: Choose Your Mental Map

Choose Your Mental Map

Choices

February 19, 2023

Central Baptist Church

Dr. Clayton Chisum

You get to choose your .

Psalm 139:1-2 NLT

Psalm 139:23-24 NLT

Philippians 4:8 NLT

Your Mental Map

Philippians 4:8 NLT

These thoughts are praiseworthy and produce high character.

Philippians 4:9 NLT

2 Corinthians 10:5 ESV

your heart

Proverbs 4:23 NLT

your funnel

Romans 12:2 NLT

Ephesians 4:21-24 NLT

Discussion Questions

1. Can you describe a mental map that comes to your mind? (childhood experience, grocery store layout, a routine driving route)
2. What do these mental maps help us to do in the moment?
3. Philippians 4:8-9 is our key passage this week. Read this together and discuss the benefits Paul is describing.
4. Why do you think mental health is such a concern in our society today?
5. Clayton talked about “Filtering your Heart” and “Feeding your Funnel” to illustrate ways we can actively and aggressively live out Philippians 4:8-9. What suggestions, stories, advice, or thoughts can you share with the group as we strive to make this a part of our lives.
6. What one thing can you change this week to begin moving in the right direction regarding the battle for your mind?

Devotionals and Studies over the book of Philippians

The Bible Project: How to Read Philippians (RightNow Media)

Philippians with Michael Defazio (RightNow Media)

Philippians: True and Lasting Joy (YouVersion)

A Week with the Philippians (YouVersion)