Work Out Your Salvation.
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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Philippians 2:12-13
Philippians 2:14-15
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:16-18
Introduction: Paul wrote to the church at Philippi while he was in prison at Rome, because the they were going through many persecution.
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Philippians 2:12-13
When we think of work out, most of us think about exercising, that is not what Paul meant. it meant exercising your spirit; we are being called to exercise salvation through how we interact with others, through prayer, in this age where everything is about ourselves God wants us to think about others. this is done with an attitude of awe and respect towards God, remembering that it is God in us that is enabling us V13
14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
Philippians 2:
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How often have we grumble against God because things dont turn out exactly or on time the way we thought it should. Don’t get into argument about things that don’t edify or build up the church. Politics, designs etc. Don’t get caught up in the things of this world your light has to shine.
16 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Philippians 2:16-18
Paul spoke of being proud of what he though the church, even while he was in prison.
Conclusion: The same way we work to build our bodies, God wants us to build our Spirit, which will build up our relationship with others and God.