Category: Philippians 4
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Glorious Commands
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” 1 John 5:3 “And his commandments are not burdensome.” How do you view the commands of God? Do you picture Him as an overbearing task master, demanding certain things of you and ready…
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Why This?
1 Samuel 9:5-6 “When they came to the land of Zuph, Saul said to his servant who was with him, ‘Come, let us go back, lest my father cease to care about the donkeys and become anxious about us.’ But he said to him, ‘Behold, there is a man of God in this city, and he is a…
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Immanuel
Philippians 4:4 “The Lord is near.” On Sunday our pastor reminded us of a verse that I’ve been thinking about ever since. It’s the one above from Philippians 4. Just four words: “The Lord is near.” But oh, if we could get hold of the truth of these words, how it would transform our lives.…
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Discontented Contentment
Philippians 4:11 “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” 2 Corinthians 5:2 “For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling.” Sometimes the Bible says things that seem to conflict, such as the two verses above that were both written by the apostle Paul. The first tells us of Paul’s…
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Even This?
Philippians 4:11 “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” As you read the verse above penned by the apostle Paul from a stinking Roman prison, and then as you attempt to apply them to your own life, is your reaction, “Amen,” or is it “Are you kidding me?!!” Your answer and…
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All Things?
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” As with any other form of written communication, when reading the Bible and individual statements within it, it is always wise to consider the context. In an extreme example of this, the Bible says this about Judas: “He went and hanged himself” (Matthew 27:5). …
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Some Thoughts on Self-control
Philippians 4:8-9 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with…
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Anxiety’s Cure
Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” I am so thankful that God has given us such clear commandments about the…
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God’s Necessary Commands
Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” 1 John 5:3 “For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.” Have you ever thought it strange that the Bible contains commandments that it would…
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Every Need Supplied – But When?
Philippians 4:19 “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” I was listening to a message by the late Elizabeth Elliott the other day (thank God for such wonderful Christian teachers), and in her teaching she shared some insights on the verse above that really helped me. …
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