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The question

What is the best way for a person to control their thoughts? What can you do when a very bothering thought comes in your mind?

The answer

To control your thoughts you need to train yourself to think of what is beneficial. Pray and ask God to fill your mind and heart with good thoughts that would chase away the bad ones. Turn to God the instant an evil thought overtakes you and fill your mind with the Truth of God's Word, the Holy Bible. Speak to yourself in a loud voice with the Word of God.

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