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Persecution as an Illegitimate Reason to Not Evangelize: 1 Thessalonians 2:2
“We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in the face of strong opposition.” – 1 Thessalonians 2:2 NIV In light of this passage, there is no legitimate excuse for us to not preach the gospel.
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True Repentance : 1 Thessalonians 1:7-9
“And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us.
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Genuine Love: Philippians 4:21-22
“Give my greetings to each of God’s holy people—all who belong to Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you their greetings. And all the rest of God’s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar’s household.” – Philippians 4:21-22 NLT Here at the end of Philippians, Paul shows the genuine solidarity,
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Give Generously: Philippians 4:19
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 NLT ◦ When we give like the Philippians did we don’t have to worry about where we get our supplies from words, “God who takes
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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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