A woman who does not have sound thinking:
is impulsive
lacks discretion
follows worldly philosophies
is driven by her flesh
lacks follow-through
is self-centered
is discontented
has emotions controlled by circumstances
seeks escapism from problems
is easily provoked
falls apart in a crisis
easily loses hope
says whatever she thinks without thinking first
is highly opinionated
speaks roughly with profane or crass talk
is overly concerned about what other people think
has unpredictable behavior
is morally careless
procrastinates
is given to extremes
is a pleasure seeker
is easily distracted
yields easily to temptation
struggles to develop consistent life disciplines
enjoys mindless entertainment
looks for the easy way out
thinks about the short-term rather than the long-term
is demanding
fritters away time
makes decisions based on what is easiest
A woman who does have sound thinking:
is restrained in her thoughts, her tongue, her eating, her spending
and her reactions
is calm under pressure
is purposeful in the use of her time
is a good steward
is morally chaste
has a well-ordered life
show good judgment
doesn't "lose it" under pressure
responds in faith versus fear
guards her heart and mind
evaluates what she reads or hears in light of Scripture
is mentally disciplined
resists temptation
shows delayed gratification
demonstrates others-centered living
is diligent and faithful in her responsibilities
is intentional
is modest in dress and behavior
hopes in God
gives thanks in all things
makes wise, biblical decisions
prays
demonstrates the Spirit controlling her flesh
Nancy Lee DeMoss on the Revive Our Hearts radio program discussing her Book: God's Beautiful Design for Women: Living out Titus 2:1-5
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