Category: Bible Comments
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Set Apart and Not Going With the Grain: Philippians 4:15-16
“As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Good News and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. Even when I was in Thessalonica you sent help more than once.” – Philippians 4:15-16 NLT The Philippians didn’t go with the…
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Nothing Stopping Me: Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 NIV We need to have the same mindset that Paul does here, that no matter how difficult the situation, we can always do whatever task God assigns us to do. There is never a mountain too high or valley too wide…
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Don’t Believe What You Hear: Philippians 4:12
“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 fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:12 NIV Here Paul turns worldly wisdom on its head…
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Contentment in All Situations: Philippians 4:11
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11 NIV We need to be mindful of the contentment that Paul has in God. It is only through Paul’s relationship with God that he has contentment in all circumstances. We can have…
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Think About These Things: Philippians 4:8
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” – Philippians 4:8 NIV Here in Philippians Paul commands us to focus our thoughts on the things that follow the parameters he lays out. This…
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Prayer and Petition: Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 NIV If you read my post yesterday, you’d know that this is…
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Rejoice in Our Awesome God: Philippians 4:4
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 NIV Now we arrive at one of my favorite passages, Philippians 4:4-7. It’s also one I have it memorized at that. Paul calls us Christians to rejoice in the Lord always and repeats it. Honestly this should be obvious. Our God…
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