As A Man Thinketh Chapter 1
Thought & Character
Proverbs 23:7 of the Bible teaches: "As a
man thinketh in his heart, so is he." This is
the central theme of the book - the sum of a
man's thoughts are his character. His
character influences the conditions and
circumstances of his life. Every action
springs forth first from thought, even actions
considered to be spontaneous and
unpremeditated. Act is the blossom of
thought, and joy and suffering are its fruit.
The law of cause and effect exists in the
world of thought, not just the natural world. A
God-like character is the result of God-like
thoughts. A bestial character is the result of
groveling thoughts. Man is made or unmade
by his own thoughts, which can destroy him
or build him up. Man becomes master of his
sehold" of thoughts, by application, s
is and experience.
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