Focusing on the Positive 

A dichotomy is two opposites that contradict each other. For instance, when God created all things, he said it was very good. So, some say that human nature (as created) is good. On the other hand, Jesus said that there is no one good, and so others say that human nature is evil. What is true? Both are true. Humanity is a contradictory mix of good and evil. What does God focus on? Even though all sin quite regularly, if we have repented and chosen Christ, God no longer calls us sinners, but his special treasure. What should we focus on? Paul tells us in Philippians 4:8 to fill our minds with "things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse." (the Message) Let's be positive rather than negative Christians. Let's fill our minds with good.