Paul’s dilemma- to desire to live or die (dislocated heart)
for him its a win/win situation
Paul decides to desire to live and bless others
Paul’s assurance (v 25)- we will rejoice together in this life and the next
Paul’s admonition (v 27)
I want you to walk worthy of (in keeping with) the Gospel of Jesus
lives of humility, meekness, sanctification, Godliness
standing firm
one spirit, one mind
striving with (not against) one another
UN-AFRAID
What Kind of Witness?
Cowardly Christian (v 27-28)
Cultural Christian
Congenial Christian (peace keeper vs peace maker)
OR a witness like Jesus
John 7:7 BSB
The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
Philippians 1:29–30 BSB
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 30 since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.
