Has Your Joy Sprung a Leak? 2
May 22, 2008
Legalism in the church sends the wrong message - that you must do certain works in order to merit salvation. Legalists have it backward. Good works are the result of salvation, not the basis for it.
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Joy is a byproduct of a relationship with the Lord. The circumstances and troubles of life will threaten that joy, so we must guard our joy by focusing on the only true source - the Lord Himself.
May 21, 2008
The essence of Epaphroditus is that he was a servant. As Christians, we should all learn from his example. And we should strive to show our appreciation to those who serve in the church.
May 20, 2008
Paul commended Epaphroditus as a spiritual brother, a hard worker for the gospel, and a caregiver. He was such a servant that he was concerned more for the church than for his own health.
May 19, 2008
Rapid advancement in ministry can cause a person to be proud. Conversely, Timothy's character had been tested and proven, and now Timothy was seen as a worthy stand-in for Paul himself.
May 16, 2008
Paul valued Timothy as a partner in the work of the gospel because of his excellence of character. Timothy and Paul were of one mind - their concern was for Jesus Christ rather than for self.
May 15, 2008
As Christians, our attitude toward the world should be one of loving compassion rather than condemnation. And we should be open about our faith, rather than trying to be "secret agent" believers.
May 14, 2008
We should reflect the light of our Savior, and we should use that light to direct people out of the darkness.
May 13, 2008
We can't add to God's work of salvation, but we can cooperate with Him in our own growth. Philippians 2:13 says that God will give us not only the power to do His will, but also the desire.
May 12, 2008
Because of how Jesus humbled Himself, God has exalted Him. And because Christ is our Lord, we should emulate Him - we should humble ourselves and become the servants of all.
May 8, 2008
Crucifixion was a uniquely horrible form of execution. So when Philippians says that Jesus was "obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross," it shows the true humility of Christ.
May 7, 2008
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