Title: Fill My Joy / Philippians 2:1-4
Contents
1, be in harmony
2, exalt others
3, take a look at the affairs of others
In the last part of Philippians 1, the Apostle Paul explains what the life attitude of a citizen of heaven is like.
said autumn,
Chapter 2 of Philippians explains the details of that life.
Verse 2;1
“Therefore, if there is any exhortation, any consolation in love,
In any fellowship of the Holy Spirit, if there is mercy or mercy.”
To the Philippians, now that you are in Christ,
Therefore, pay attention to the four facts in verse 1.
First: What counsel is there in Christ?
Second: the comfort of God's love
Third: communion with the Holy Spirit
Fourth: mercy and mercy
verse 2
"Be of the same mind, be of the same love, be of one mind, be of one mind"
The Bible in our language records that, in the original Bible, at the beginning of verse 2, “My
Let it be full of joy.”
However, in the Korean Bible, the words “to be filled with joy” are recorded at the end of verse 4.
have.
That may sound like it, but it makes a lot of sense in context.
Because the central problem of verses 1-4 is “Let my joy be full”.
Because.
So, today's sermon is titled "Fill My Joy".
My joy is the joy that the Apostle Paul enjoyed in Jesus Christ,
The Philippians should also have the joy they are enjoying even now.
1, be in harmony
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To have the joy that Paul had, you must first become a harmonious person.
is to do
Look again at verse 2.
"Be of the same mind, be of the same love, be of one mind, be of one mind"
If you look closely at verse 2, you can see that the same word is being repeated four times.
have.
with heart
have the same love
in agreement
have one heart
Why are you expressing yourself like this?
To further emphasize what you want to emphasize?
Yes.
In order to be full of joy, we must not all become one thoroughly.
because it is absolutely impossible.
Realizing that all Christians are people in Christ,
This is because, if there is, thorough unity must precede the church.
Verse 1 says, “What counsel is there in Christ?”
If you become a person who can give advice, you should recommend becoming one.
In verse 1, “what comfort is the love of God?”
If you have someone you can comfort with, you should do it for the sake of becoming one.
In verse 1, “any fellowship of the Holy Spirit” is the Spirit having fellowship in the Holy Spirit.
Those who are sharing fellowship should become one fellowship.
Verse 1 says, “If there is mercy and mercy,” truly compassion and mercy are in the hearts of the saints.
If so, what could we not do?
We can all become one.
However, in verse 2, the word “of one accord” has the meaning of harmony.
have.
To be full of joy, we must all be of the same mind.
For joy to be full, we must all be of the same mind.
To be full of joy, our love must be the same.
This saying that they must be the same, that they must be in harmony
Christ-centered heart and Christ-centered love
And it is speaking of the meaning centered on Christ.
rainbow principle
prism principle
mystery of light
2, exalt others. (3)
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In order to be full of joy, in verse 3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vanity, but in lowliness of mind each
consider others better than yourself"
1), arguing over anything
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Conflict cannot be filled with joy.
Here, the word quarrel is a word with the meaning of "fighting the day".
When doing the Lord's work, that is, when doing church work, this means a quarrel.
It's not meant to be a part-selling method.
There is another word for vanity.
Thoughts or actions in self-delusion that are out of touch with reality
Dong can be called vanity.
Conflict and vanity are those that arise from not thinking about others at all.
It is the result of celibacy.
Not devotion or service to the Lord, but purely for oneself.
Because they are things for their own pleasure, they themselves are there
You can't find joy, and you can't bring joy to others.
Why do quarrels happen when I live my life trying to be a pusher from behind?
will it happen?
Also, when I live while thinking of others as better than myself, vanity is unimaginable.
will be.
Our Lord came to this party to serve with humility.
He was the one who put a girdle around his waist and washed the feet of his disciples.
Because the Lord washed the soiled feet of the disciples, his character was also
Has his identity been damaged?
Rather, the Lord was more revered.
In doing the Lord's work, because of things that consider others better than me, I
What about loss?
The fulness of joy the Apostle Paul had was through strife or vanity.
It wasn't something I was trying to get from the cash register.
Only the Lord can please the Lord with hidden service for others with a humble attitude of service
If yes, then he was determined to do it.
The life that I lived while considering others better than myself is ultimately what pleases the Lord.
He had a result, and he could be filled with joy.
3, take a look at other people's work! (4)
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in verse 4
“Each one looks to his own business, but each one looks to the business
Let my joy be full."
Don't say this out of strife or vanity. Never do your job.
it's not that it's dry
Each one should look at his own work, but also look at the work of others.
Some people say to themselves that these days, in a world where they can't do their jobs, when will someone else
I know that some of you will ask me if I can take care of people's affairs.
However, the Apostle Paul, our great forefather in our faith,
He was the one who filled his joy.
It is satisfied that our Lord bore the cross for the people of the world.
That's the joy you did.
In fact, the maturity of your faith can be seen by looking at your attitude toward others.
In a state where faith does not exceed the level of a child, thinking only of "I"
The trend is very strong.
However, as the level of faith gradually matures, the problem of others becomes more
live with more interest.
I think about how to live a life that is virtuous for others.
Therefore, the process of faith maturation is the same as the process of growing a child.
it will be similar
What were your early childhood interests?
At that time, when I was not mature, I was only interested in myself.
The biggest concern is whether something enters my mouth right away or not.
If anything comes into your mouth, you are satisfied;
cry to die
However, depending on how this child grows up, he will later become a problem child in society.
You may become a person or you may become a person required by society.
Not just society, but the church as well.
A precious flower sheds its fragrance invisibly.
And then the flower smiles brightly.
The Lord also said this.
In Matthew 25:40
“The king will answer, and truly I say to you, you are here my brethren.
As you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me.”