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Introduction
This morning we come to the end of our study in the book of Philippians.
In our passage today are several verses that are often pulled out of their context and made to say things they may not have been meant to say.
As Paul beings to conclude his letter, he wants to thank the church at Philippi for their longtime support of his ministry.
Thanks for Giving AGAIN
Paul begins by thanking this church for once again sharing in his ministry.
They had renewed their concern for Paul.
He was thankful that they now had an opportunity to help him with his needs.
Being Content
Paul didn’t say these things because he was fishing for some more help.
No he says he has learned to be content no matter what kind of situation he is in or whatever his circumstances may be.
To make sure we get this point, Paul elaborates on this idea in verse 12.
The circumstance does not matter:
Need or plenty he’d learned the secrete of being content.
Well fed or hungry he could be content.
Living with plenty or living in want Paul had learned to be content.
It is in this context that he says one of the most misused verses in all of Scripture.
This verse has nothing to do with football, powerlifting, volleyball, or so many other things that people tie it to.
Paul is actually saying: “I am strong, able to accomplish all that the Lord has given me through the strength He gave me.”
In other words, Paul says thanks for the gift, but God has already equipped him with everything that he needed.
Nevertheless, it is still good for the Philippians to share with Paul in his troubles.
A Walk In The Past
Paul praises the church for their long term commitment to him and to his ministry!
They gave to him, when nobody else was giving to him.
This walk down memory lane was not an attempt to get more help, because Paul’s needs have been fulfilled.
Look at verse 17.
In this passage is another misunderstood and misrepresented verse.
Many people think that God will supply all their needs no matter what they are doing or how they are living.
Yet in the context—God’s supply of the Philippians’ needs was directly tied to the gift they gave to support Paul’s ministry.
God’s generosity is tied to our generosity!
So What?
We need to learn to be content in whatever situation we find ourselves—whether with plenty or in need.
We can endure every situation that comes our way through the strength that God gives us!
We need to learn to be thankful when we see God provide for our needs through other people.
(We need to lay aside our pride and let them give).
The more we give out of love for others, the more God will give to us out of His love for us.
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