Sound thinking

Here are some points of contrast between the woman who is not thinking soundly and the woman who is...may we learn to be the latter.

A woman who does not have sound thinking:
- is impulsive
- lacks discretion
- follows worldly philosophies
- is driven by her flesh
- lacks follow-through
- is self-centered
- is discontented
- has emotions controlled by circumstances
- seeks escapism from her problems
- is easily provoked
- falls apart in a crisis
- easily loses hope
- says what she is thinks without thinking first
- is highly opinionated
- is overly concerned about what other people think
- has unpredictable behavior
- procrastinates
- is a pleasure seeker
- is easily distracted
- struggles to develop consistent life disciplines
- enjoys mindless entertainment
- looks for the easy way out
- thinks about the short-term rather than the long-term
- is demanding
- fritters away time
- makes decisions based on what is easiest

A woman who does have sound thinking:
- is restrained in...
her thoughts
her tongue
her eating
her spending
her reactions
- is calm under pressures
- is purposeful in the use of her time
- is a good steward
- is morally chaste
- has a well-ordered life
- shows good judgment
- responds in faith versus fear
- guards her heart and mind
- evaluates all that she reads and hears in light of Scripture
- is mentally disciplined
- resists temptation
- shows delayed gratification
- demonstrates others-centered living
- is diligent and faithful in her responsibilities
- is intentional
- is modest in dress and behavior
- hopes in God
- gives thanks in all things
- makes wise, biblical decisions
- prays
- demonstrates the Spirit in controlling her flesh

(taken from www.reviveourhearts.com by Nancy Leigh DeMoss)