Some time ago, Vox wanted a Biblical defense of Godly omniscience (knowing all things). I thought a good test was whether or not the Lord knew our very thoughts, for what is further removed from the otherwise observable? I found these supporting texts:

• 1 Chronicles 28:9
• Psalm 94:11
• Psalm 139:2
• Psalm 139:23
• Proverbs 1:23
• Jeremiah 12:3
• Matthew 9:4
• Luke 9:47

How much do we monitor, audit, and control our thoughts? Who is the master of our mind? The Lord? Or our sinful flesh? Or HaSatan? Words and actions proceed from thoughts. Allow our minds to be filled with Godly thoughts, and Godly words and actions will result--not of our own effort but effortlessly by our Father's doing.

We may be basically "good" in our actions (the world loves to use this measure), but how do our thoughts measure up to God's standard? I know I fight many a demon in my thoughts. (When I say "I" fight the demons, I mean I yield to the will of the Lord and allow Him to fight them. I need only fight my own will, my own subservience--or lack thereof--to the Lord.) Considering our thoughts run far deeper than what bubbles up as mental language, is there scarcely a moment without sin even in the most pious believer? Paul and Luther thought not, and I would tend to agree.