"What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for who sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ" Philippians 3:8 Getting things, knowledge, or abilities is the focus of most people. Some of those things are not... Continue Reading →
Philippians 2:14-15 No Grumbling Or Arguing
"Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky" Philippians 2:14-15 Paul just finished telling the people that their attitude should be just like Jesus. His attitude was... Continue Reading →
Philippians 2:3-4 Looking Out For Others
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." Philippians 2:3-4 When a person hears the phrase, "look (watch) out for other", it is usually presumed to mean watch out or they... Continue Reading →
Philippians 1:20 Enough Courage
"I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death." Philippians 1:20 Paul is often see as a very strong man of God. He always appeared as being bold... Continue Reading →
Philippians 1:12 Suffering With Purpose
"Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel." Philippians 1:12 At one point in his ministry Paul said he needed to go to Jerusalem. Several people in the churches did not want him to go because they knew that he would... Continue Reading →
