Think of these things Principal Cheng 5, 11, 14, 17 Sept 2012.

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Think of these things Principal Cheng 5, 11, 14, 17 Sept 2012

Philippians 腓立比書 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 弟 兄 們 , 我 還 有 未 盡 的 話 : 凡 是 真 實 的 、 可 敬 的 、 公 義 的 、 清 潔 的 、 可 愛 的 、 有 美 名 的 , 若 有 甚 麼 德 行 , 若 有 甚 麼 稱 讚 , 這 些 事 你 們 都 要 思 念 。

Think of the things that are JUST

In early 2008, Peter Lam deflected a speeding offence. He successfully challenged the correct use and validity of laser speed detectors by the police.

Think of the things that are JUST Lam was originally clocked at 114 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. He eventually pled guilty to driving at 79 km/h, and was fined HK$450.

Think of the things that are JUST Put confidence to the legal system Guilty or Not Guilty is not the final judge

You will be judged at the end of the day

Matthew 5:37 "But let your statement be, 'Yes, yes ' or 'No, no'; anything beyond these is of evil. 你 們 的 話 , 是 , 就 說 是 ; 不 是 , 就 說 不 是 ; 若 再 多 說 , 就 是 出 於 那 惡 者 。

Hymn #12 Hosanna

Think of the things that are PURE

Do NOT contaminate your heart Violent SEX Anger

Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 清心的人有福了,因為他們必得見 上帝。

Psalm 51:10 神啊,求你 為我造清潔 的心,使我 裡面重新有 正直的靈。

Hymn #18 Change my heart, O God

Think of the things that are LOVELY

Characteristics of LOVELY things 1. Admirable

Characteristics of LOVELY things 2. Attractive

Characteristics of LOVELY things 3. Enjoyable

Think of the things that are ‘LOVELY’

You will be judged at the end of the day

Ecclesiastes 傳 道 書 12: This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man. 這 些 事 都 已 聽 見 了 . 總 意 就 是 敬 畏 神 、 謹 守 他 的 誡 命 、 這 是 人 所 當 盡 的 本 分 。

Ecclesiastes 12: God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil. 因 為 人 所 作 的 事 、 連 一 切 隱 藏 的 事 、 無 論 是 善 是 惡 、 神 都 必 審 問 。

Hymn #22 Like a melody

Think of the things that are of GOOD REPORT What will you do if you find something of good report?

Think of the things that are of GOOD REPORT For example: When you find a new brand of ball pen which has a very good performance, what will you do? Introduce it to your good friends Post it onto your facebook Buy some more to give your friends as birthday gifts

Think of your friends that are of GOOD REPORT Trustworthy Supportive Kind Courageous to tell you the true

What will you do to a friend of GOOD REPORT Do the same to him / her Try your best to keep the relationship Introduce him / her to your friends

Jesus is a friend of GOOD REPORT

Be good to him Try your best to keep the relationship Introduce him to your friends

You will be judged at the end of the day

John 約翰福音 15: :13 Greater love has no man than this, that a man gives up his life for his friends. 人 為 朋 友 捨 命 、 人 的 愛 心 沒 有 比 這 個 大 的 。

John 約翰福音 15: :14 You are my friends, if you do what I give you orders to do. 你 們 若 遵 行 我 所 吩 咐 的 、 就 是 我 的 朋 友 了 。

Hymn #32 You are my hiding place