Tag Archives: obedience

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

Flee to Follow

But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

1 Timothy 6:11

Reading:

1 Timothy 6:1-16

How well do I honor (visibly and in my heart) those to whom I am accountable?

What evidence exists that I value “the name of God and his doctrine”?

“He is proud” — would such a description alarm me if it were applied to me?

“Godliness with contentment” — what’s with that? And what does one have to do with the other?

What is my own perspective of wealth, money, gain…and stuff?

“Flee these things” — how and why and when…and did I yesterday?

Am I committed to being one who will “lay hold on eternal life” rather than one who “will be rich”?

“I give thee charge…keep this commandment” — which one? And how would I summarize it?

[The Scriptures say in 1 Timothy 6:14 -- Keep this commandment without spot]
from 1 Timothy 6:14