FOCAL POINT: the center and concentration of attention or energy, the most important or emphasized feature
If you live your life animated by the flesh—
namely, your fallen, corrupt nature—
then your mind is focused on the matters of the flesh.
But if you live your life animated by the Spirit—
namely, God’s indwelling presence—
then your focus is on the work of the Spirit.
A mind focused on the flesh is doomed to death,
but a mind focused on the Spirit will find full life and complete peace.
You see, a mind focused on the flesh is declaring war against God;
it defies the authority of God’s law and is incapable of following His path.
So it is clear that God takes no pleasure in those who live oriented to the flesh.
Romans 8:5-8 The Voice
[Finally; In conclusion; or Now then] Brothers and sisters,
·think about [focus your thoughts on;
fill your minds with] things that are true and honorable and
·right [just] and pure and ·beautiful [lovely] and ·respected [commendable].
If there is anything that is ·good [morally excellent] and worthy of praise,
·think about [focus your thoughts on; fill your minds with] these things.
Do what you learned and received and heard ·from [in] me,
and what you saw ·me do [ in me].
And the God ·who gives [of] peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8-9 Expanded Bible
