Every action starts as a thought. And not every thought should be entertained.
If you dwell too long on anger, you’ll eventually act out in rage. If you keep replaying offense, you’ll move from hurt to bitterness. If you allow lustful or destructive thoughts to linger, you’ll soon find yourself yielding to them.
Here’s the truth: 👉 You can’t stop a thought from coming. But you can choose not to host it.
Your mind is a gate. And what you allow to sit there will eventually influence what you do, say, and become.
"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." — Proverbs 23:7
Guard your thoughts like your life depends on it—because it does. Don’t justify it. Don’t excuse it. Don’t flirt with it.
If it’s toxic, shut it down early. If it’s ungodly, don’t give it room. If it doesn’t align with your purpose—don’t entertain it.