Private thoughts are not as harmless as I think. They can manifest in words and actions. And words and actions can hurt others or myself.

I need to guard not just what I read, watch, and listen to, but also my thoughts.

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."

(Psalm 19.14 NLT)

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