For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. Isiah 55:8 ESV
How much is thought more than said?
21 For from within, out of the hearts of people, come the evil thoughts, acts of sexual immorality, thefts, murders, acts of adultery, 22 deeds of greed, wickedness, deceit, indecent behavior, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. 23 All these evil things come from within and defile the person.” Mark 7:21-23 Everything we think and what comes from the heart starts in the brain. So, with that being said thought is more than said.
What stays in the mind rather than spoken?
Everything starts in the mind, and we have millions of thoughts a day that never make it to the surface, but God sees and knows all the thoughts. For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 3:23 ESV
What is more sinful to think and never speak it or to think it then speak it?
5 For those who are in accord with the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are in accord with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. 6 For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, Romans 8:5-6 NASB. It does not matter if we speak it only that we think it.
Which is more powerful your mind or your voice as it pertains to yourself (not talking about what you say to others only yourself)? Since most people don't talk to themselves it is what is thought that is more powerful than what is said as it pertains to you. 17 For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, in order to keep you from doing whatever you want. Galatians 5:17 NASB
Does trying to stop those thoughts matter?
Yes, they do. 7 Submit therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4 :7. If we turn to God and submit all the bad things will flee. Turning from anything unholy to God is a big deal.
What do you do when thoughts come that are not of God /unholy?
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
The answers to these questions are answered directly from the Bible with a little commentary. I tried not to stick my opinion in the answers, and I hope I have not, but I hope what I have said is what is in the Bible and what it true.
Have a blessed day!!!!!
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