Byvirtue of our faith in Christ, we are children and servants of the Kingof kings who has called us to faithfully serve the kingdom of heaven.
- P105
Our attitudes and lifestyles should, therefore, be consistent with thiscalling. Every representative of this kingdom ruled by a perfect andholy God must have exceptional character marked by a high degreeof integrity and impeccable moral standing.
The starting point for this is our mindset. - P105
Our thoughts influenceour behavior and, consequently, our character. - P105
As servants in God‘skingdom, we are to put the interests of His people before our personalconveniences and comforts. - P105
And as we live in light of our heavenlycitizenship, both our words and actions proclaim the greatness of ourKing until the whole world is brought under His perfect rule. - P105
Heavenly Father, You have called me to worship with all that I am, includingmy thoughts. - P105
Teach me to train my mind to think and meditate on things thathonor You. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P105
17 Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that morebe credited to your account.
17 I don‘t say this because I want a gift from you. Rather, I want you to receive areward for your kindness. - P106
God will meet all your needs according to19 Andmythe riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his gloriousriches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. - P107
22 All God‘s people here send you greetings, especiallythose who belong to Caesar‘s household.
22 And all the rest of God‘s people send you greetings, too, especially those in Caesar‘shousehold. - P107
In the early days of the Philippians‘ acquaintance with the gospel, they werethe only church who shared with Paul in giving and receiving. When he wasin Thessalonica, they sent him aid more than once. - P107
The gifts they sent are afragrant and acceptable offering, pleasing to God. Paul says that God will meetall their needs according to the riches of His glory. - P107
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