Category Archives: Philippians

In His Presence

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Philippians 4:9

Reading:

Philippians 4:1-14

How should I go about being “of the same mind in the Lord” with So-and-So?

Is rejoicing something that can be turned on and turned off?

Am I known for balance and self-discipline?

What place does thankful prayer have in me?

What do I do with thoughts that fail the test of verse 8?

Should others know that I have “the peace of God” and “the God of peace”?

How do I sharpen my awareness of and my concern for the needs of others?

Am I supposed to let others know of my needs?

Is the opposite of contentment striving to change my state or improve my situation?

[The Scriptures say in Philippians 4:1 -- Stand fast in the Lord]
from Philippians 4:1

No to Strife
No to Vainglory

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Philippians 2:3

Reading:

Philippians 2:1-13

Do I know how to be likeminded with others in my congregation?

Just how much do I want to be likeminded with them?

Have I kept (and do I keep) self set aside and crucified?

How much do I look out for the good and well-being of others?

Am I making any progress at being a servant to others?

When was the last time I humbled myself as Jesus would have?

What is the state of my knees before Christ?

Do I want to do the good pleasure of God?

[The Scriptures say in Philippians 2:8 -- He humbled himself, and became obedient]
from Philippians 2:8