Teacher: Pastor Chet Lowe
Main Scripture: Philippians 4
- v. 1 Paul doesn’t waste his time debating with people
- Doctrinal debate
- Is fruitless (2 Timothy 2:14, 23-26)
- Prevents ministry (Mark 9:14)
- Doesn’t produce the character of God (Romans 14:17)
- Doctrinal debate
- v. 2 This letter was read publicly
- We need to pay attention to the conviction of the Spirit when it’s personal
- v. 3 The church was called to help these ladies
- This conflict was evident to all and dealing with it was imperative for the sake of the Gospel
- Paul teaches us how to handle our problems with people
- v. 2 Be of the same mind in humility despite what it costs you
- Forgiveness is costly because it hurts
- v. 3 Get spiritually mature people involved to help if you can’t solve it alone
- Ask others to bring clarity and accountability
- v. 4 Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 3:1, 4:23)
- Let joy protect you from bitterness
- v. 5 Be gentle and forbearing (2 Corinthians 10:1)
- Plan ahead to bear with people by being self-controlled in your emotions
- v. 5 Remember Jesus is coming back (1 Corinthians 16:22, James 5:8)
- Acting like it will hold you accountable to walking worthy
- v. 6 Pray
- Prayer guards your hearts and minds and brings a peace that surpasses understanding
- v. 8 Keep your mind on Jesus
- He is true, noble, pure, lovely, excellent and worthy of praise
- v. 2 Be of the same mind in humility despite what it costs you
