Paul’s Letter to the Philippians (Part4)

Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

Living Out Jesus Story

• the same attitude of Christ Jesus; not just simply it.

Philippians 2:12-18

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

• Work in your life what God has worked to your life.

Philippians 2:13 For it is God who is working in you both to will and to work according to His good purpose.

I love the way Paul puts that…

Practical Takeaways:

1. Don’t and .

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without grumbling and arguing,

Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation.  among whom you shine like stars in the world,

2. Live as in a dark world.

Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.¹⁵ No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

3. Hold fast to .

Philippians 2:16 (CSB)… by holding firm to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I didn’t run or labor for nothing.

Philippians 2:16 (KJV)… holding forth the word of life;

4. when you’re living the story of Jesus even in .

Philippians 2:17-18 ¹⁷ But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrificial service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. ¹⁸ In the same way you should also be glad and rejoice with me.

Final Thought: We can’t do anything until we receive .