Title: Have One Heart / Philippians 4:2-9
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Title: Be of One Mind
Bible: Philippians 4:2-9
Today, Paul is exhorting the church in Philippi.
First, the cause of the conflict in the Philippian church
He exhorted Euodia and Syntyche to be at peace with one another.
'Praying along with joy'
Encourage them to live with joy and gratitude
Third; Words admonishing Paul to keep and practice all the principles of faith that he learned from him
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1, Have one heart (2-3)
There were many wives in the Philippian church, and their power was great (Acts 16:14).
Among the wives were Syntyche and Euodia, who were involved in Paul's missionary work.
Women who are actively involved
While they were passionately working in the church, a quarrel broke out between them over a trivial matter.
It happened. Paul heard this in prison
It was heartbreaking for Paul to see that the peace in the church was destroyed by the discord between the two wives.
Paul exhorts them to do all they can for the peace and harmony of the church.
Paul exhorts them to be of the same mind in the Lord
Those who have become brothers and sisters in Christ do not envy one another
To wait is to be disbelieving
Discord with neighbors means discord with God
in the state
Efforts so that everyone understands the differences in their circumstances, personalities, and activities and becomes one
what you do is important
Paul also asks for mediation through a third person so that the relationship between the two women can be improved.
Yes, indeed, God men and humans who believed in Jesus, saying, ‘You are yoke together with me.
Blessed is the one who reconciles, just as he himself became the propitiation sacrifice as a mediator between the two.
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2, Rejoice in the Lord (4-7)
Paul tells the Philippians two characteristics of the Christian life.
is. One says, "Rejoice in the Lord always."
The exhortation of joy is the foundation of the book of Philippians
1:4 and 3:1 also speak of joy
If there is a heartbreaking thing in the church, be tolerant of each other and overcome pain and be happy.
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Joy in the text refers to joy in the Lord.
A person is a child, material, or honor. knowledge. It is a pleasure to own a back, but
Things that can change someday.
Let go of what is only temporary
It is firm and permanent because it comes from reconciliation with God.
As God is eternal, the joy gained through faith cannot be temporary.
Another said, "Let all people know your generosity."
Joy has a close relationship with its neighbors
When the joy of our neighbors overflows, our joy is also magnified.
So, how should you treat your neighbours?
Tolerance, without being biased. Fair. Not rough.
Kind, not petty, savage
At that time, there was a lot of persecution and criticism because the vast majority were unbelievers. then
To have joy in the environment is not possible in a passive and evasive way
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Rather, actively in the given environment and with a Christian-like heart and deeds.
You can't experience joy unless you treat everyone
The reason we should always rejoice and be tolerant to all is that the coming of the Lord
because it came.
When we think of the Second Coming of the Lord, we are like those who cannot be stingy with others and have no hope.
I can't be sad
3, Do what you hear and learn (8-9)
Paul saw God's deeds and man's deeds as a relationship between them.
He believed in the sovereignty of God and at the same time valued human freedom and responsibility.
The virtues listed in verse 8 are lessons pertaining to common morals, which Paul
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The first is to live truly at all times
Jesus said that he was the truth (John 14:6).
To gird your loins with truth is strength to victory (Ephesians 6:14).
Because it is like God to make a false world truly full.
Paul is recommending the true third
The second is to live reverently in anything.
Reverence means something worthy of reverence, worthwhile, and holy.
There are many vile and vile things in the world.
The saints do not live according to it, but are polite, solemn, and holy.
You have to follow your lucky life
The third is to live right in anything.
The world seeks comfort and glory, but Christians are one.
They are the ones who carry out their duties in front of you and others.
Fourth, whatever you do, live a clean life.
means to live purely
Fifth is to live lovingly in everything.
To have any shape sufficient to love
It means to live in such a way that you can be accepted by others with your character, words, and attitude.
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Sixth, to live worthy of praise,
Hearing good rumors and praise for high morals and deeds
means
The seventh is to live virtuously.
This means living while benefiting others through good deeds and service.
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Eighth is to live a life with kirim
Girim means praise
Prayer members do not want praise, but praising good neighbors is encouragement and strength.
this is going to be
As above, Paul taught and exhorted the Philippians, but they
And I didn't want to have no execution.
Because if you hear the word of God, learn it, and do what you see, you will build your house on the rock.
because he is wise