Philippians 2:14-18
14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. 16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. 17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. 18 Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.
If you want to have joy… STOP Complaining + Arguing
What steals our joy? COMPLAINING + ARGUING
Philippians 2:14-15
14 Do everything without complaining and arguing, 15 so that no one can criticize you…
Do everything… Explicit not implicit. Meaning it’s not implied, it’s
enforced.
1 Corinthians 10:31
31 So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
If you want joy… LIVE CLEAN
What steals our joy? LIVING IMPURE
Philippians 2:15
15 … Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.
If you want to have joy… HOLD FIRM
What steals our joy? GIVING UP
Philippians 2:16
16 Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless.
Hold firm = Visual of holding a torch that’s leading you into a dark cave.
If you want joy… EVEN IF
What steals our joy? WHAT IF
Philippians 2:17
17 But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy.
Daniel 3:16-18
16 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego replied, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you.17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God whom we serve is able to save us. He will rescue us from your power, Your Majesty. 18 But even if he doesn’t, we want to make it clear to you, Your Majesty, that we will never serve your gods or worship the gold statue you have set up.”
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