Strong Warnings ‘Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh…’ Philippians 3:2,3 Many of the churches Paul pioneered were
Paul’s Path to Peace Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice’ Philippians 4:4 In four chapters Paul tells the Philippian Christians to ‘rejoice’ no less than eight times. Quite amazing when you remember he is writing from a wretched Roman prison. The verse above opens a practical list from a seasoned
Being Content I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well
Paul’s Accounting Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; for even when I was
Voluntary Giving I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:18,19
Day 16 Faith, Love, Hope All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all its truth Colossians 1:6 Paul uses a gardening illustration to highlight the growth of the gospel. Planted by
Paul’s Way of Praying For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to … Colossians 1:9 It would be no exaggeration to say I’ve been to two thousand prayer meetings in my life time. But rarely have I heard people pray down the
Don’t Quarrel Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading
God CAN Save I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy … The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly …
Live a Godly, Content Life But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many
