Excellence 3

Paul closes his thoughts to the Philippians with this call to meditate on eight things. It is the NLT (New Living Testament) and NIV, which translate the word “virtue” as “excellent:”

Phil. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. NKJV

Phil. 4:8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, let me say one more thing as I close this letter. Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. NLT

Each of these 8 qualities will build excellence into our character:

• True
• Honorable (Noble)
• Just (Right)
• Pure
• Lovely
• Admirable (Good Report)
• Excellent (Virtuous)
• Praiseworthy