GOOD ATTITUDE OF THE CHRISTIAN TO BE ALWAYS
POSITIVE FOR THE GREAT CHALLENGE GOD GIVES AFTER SALVATION.
( II Timothy 1:9 ) Who hath
saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but
according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus
before the world began,
( Philippians 3:12-15 ) [12]Not as
though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after,
if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
[13]Brethren, I count not myself to
have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are
behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
[14]I press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
[15]Let us therefore, as many as be
perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall
reveal even this unto you.
1. HUMILITY
BEFORE GOD DURING TROUBLES AND TRIALS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
( Philippians 3:12 ) Not as
though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after,
if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
* Paul maintained
humbleness in spite we have all the promises in Christ.
2. PAUL
FORGETS THE COMFORT AND SUCCESS OF HIS FORMER LIFE AS AN UNBELIEVERS.
(Philippians 3:13) Brethren, I
count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those
things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
3. PAUL
NOW HAS A NEW CHALLENGE IN LIFE FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL THINGS. THIS MOTIVATES HIM
TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.
( Philippians 3:13 ) Brethren, I
count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those
things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
* The new
challenge in more important to us being a Christian.
(Philippians 3:8-10) [8]Yea
doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge
of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and
do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
[9]And be found in him, not having
mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the
faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
[10]That I may know him, and the
power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made
conformable unto his death;
4. PAUL IS
NOW READY TO BE INVOLVED IN THE LORD’S MINISTRY WITH ENTHUSIASM AND A POSITIVE
SPIRIT.
(Philippians 3:14) I press
toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
* The work of God
is a great work.
( Psalms 111:2-4 ) [2]The works
of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
[3]His work is honourable and
glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
[4]He hath made his wonderful works
to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5. PAUL IS
REST ASSURED OF VICTORY WHILE DOING THE WORK OF THE LORD.
(Philippians 3:15) Let us
therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be
otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.
* God bless you
all always *
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