Mind Renewal,

Pure Pursuit
("Pag-usab sa Panghunahuna,
Kalamboan nga Puro")

Philippians 4:8-9
 Take my Yoke v. Mathew 11:28-30
(by Ptr. Gil Dela Torre)
1.INVITATION
28 “Come to me...”
-seek their presence, and establish a connection or relationship

2.
SUBMISSION
28 “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me...”
-he is calling us to become his disciples

3.
CELEBRATION
28 “For my yoke is easy & my burden is light.”
-Make Jesus our partner. His way of Life is not hard
8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your
thoughts on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and
admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of
praise.
9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from
me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the
God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:8-9 (NLT)

Paul summarizes a list of important areas to the believers and that is
what is:
• True
• Noble
• Right
• Pure
• Lovely
• Admirable
• Excellent
• Praiseworthy
1.True (tinuod): Pursuing truth means living in alignment with
God's Word and being honest in all things.
1.True (tinuod): Pursuing truth means living in alignment with
God's Word and being honest in all things.
• Example 1: Admitting to a friend when you've wronged
them and asking for forgiveness.
1.True (tinuod): Pursuing truth means living in alignment with
God's Word and being honest in all things.
• Example 1: Admitting to a friend when you've wronged
them and asking for forgiveness.
• Example 2: Being transparent about your struggles and
seeking guidance from a trusted mentor or pastor.
2.Noble (nagpangadndoy): Pursuing nobility means striving to
live a life that reflects the character of Christ.
2.Noble (nagpangadndoy): Pursuing nobility means striving to
live a life that reflects the character of Christ.
• Example 1: Choosing to forgive someone who has hurt you,
following Jesus' example of grace and mercy.
2.Noble (nagpangadndoy): Pursuing nobility means striving to
live a life that reflects the character of Christ.
• Example 1: Choosing to forgive someone who has hurt you,
following Jesus' example of grace and mercy.
• Example 2: Serving others selflessly, putting their needs
above your own, just as Jesus served humbly during His
ministry.
3.Right (tama): Pursuing what's right means obeying God's
commandments and following His moral principles.
3.Right (tama): Pursuing what's right means obeying God's
commandments and following His moral principles.
• Example 1: Standing up for biblical values in the face of
societal pressure, even if it means facing opposition.
3.Right (tama): Pursuing what's right means obeying God's
commandments and following His moral principles.
• Example 1: Standing up for biblical values in the face of
societal pressure, even if it means facing opposition.
• Example 2: Speaking out against injustice and advocating
for the marginalized, as Jesus did during His time on Earth.
4.Pure (putli): Pursuing purity means maintaining a heart and
mind that are free from sin and worldly influences.
4.Pure (putli): Pursuing purity means maintaining a heart and
mind that are free from sin and worldly influences.
• Example 1: Making a commitment to guard your eyes and
ears from media or entertainment that promotes immorality.
4.Pure (putli): Pursuing purity means maintaining a heart and
mind that are free from sin and worldly influences.
• Example 1: Making a commitment to guard your eyes and
ears from media or entertainment that promotes immorality.
• Example 2: Choosing to abstain from engaging in gossip or
spreading rumors within the church community.
5.Lovely (kaanindot): Pursuing loveliness means focusing on the
beauty of God's creation and His love for His people.
5.Lovely (kaanindot): Pursuing loveliness means focusing on the
beauty of God's creation and His love for His people.
• Example 1: Participating in worship services with a heart
full of gratitude and adoration for God's goodness.
5.Lovely (kaanindot): Pursuing loveliness means focusing on the
beauty of God's creation and His love for His people.
• Example 1: Participating in worship services with a heart
full of gratitude and adoration for God's goodness.
• Example 2: Taking time to appreciate the fellowship and
camaraderie of fellow believers during church gatherings.
6.Admirable (panghingpit): Pursuing what's admirable means
personifying virtues that reflect the character of Christ and
inspire others.
6.Admirable (panghingpit): Pursuing what's admirable means
personifying virtues that reflect the character of Christ and
inspire others.
• Example 1: Sacrificially giving of your time and resources
to support missions or outreach programs.
6.Admirable (panghingpit): Pursuing what's admirable means
personifying virtues that reflect the character of Christ and
inspire others.
• Example 1: Sacrificially giving of your time and resources
to support missions or outreach programs.
• Example 2: Demonstrating humility and compassion in your
interactions with others, reflecting the love of Christ in your
daily life.
7.Excellent (maayo): Pursuing excellence means aiming for
spiritual growth and maturity in your relationship with God.
7.Excellent (maayo): Pursuing excellence means aiming for
spiritual growth and maturity in your relationship with God.
• Example 1: Diligently studying and meditating on Scripture
to deepen your understanding of God's Word.
7.Excellent (maayo): Pursuing excellence means aiming for
spiritual growth and maturity in your relationship with God.
• Example 1: Diligently studying and meditating on Scripture
to deepen your understanding of God's Word.
• Example 2: Investing time in prayer and fasting to seek
God's guidance and direction for your life and ministry.
8.Praiseworthy (dapat pagdayegon): Pursuing what's
praiseworthy means living a life that brings glory and honor to
God.
8.Praiseworthy (dapat pagdayegon): Pursuing what's
praiseworthy means living a life that brings glory and honor to
God.
• Example 1: Using your talents and abilities to serve the
church and glorify God, whether through music, teaching,
or serving in leadership roles.
8.Praiseworthy (dapat pagdayegon): Pursuing what's
praiseworthy means living a life that brings glory and honor to
God.
• Example 1: Using your talents and abilities to serve the
church and glorify God, whether through music, teaching,
or serving in leadership roles.
• Example 2: Sharing your testimony of God's faithfulness
and grace with others, pointing them to the hope found in
Christ.
Paul wants us to think of these thing, while God
guards our hearts
Paul wants us to think of these thing, while God
guards our hearts

We are called to trust the Lord, at the same time,

serve Him
9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from
me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the
God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:9 (NLT)

Four ways Paul offered us to Follow

1. Teaching
-follow his teachings

2. Received
-believe and accept them (instructions)

3. Heard
-understand them (pay attention)

4.Seen
-how he lives and follow his example

This way, they can be good followers of Jesus too.

Paul’s instructions are not merely to be known or agreed to, it is meant
to put in action.
Paul’s instructions are not merely to be known or agreed to, it is meant
to put in action.

It is an ongoing and daily effort, not one-time or short-

term (lifetime)
Paul’s instructions are not merely to be known or agreed to, it is meant
to put in action.

It is an ongoing and daily effort, not one-time or short-

term (lifetime)

Following this will experience incredible peace that comes from

fellowship to God