Philippians Chapter 4 Discussion Page 9

Jim Nickles, Paul dictated the epistle as given to him by the Holy Spirit. He was in prison suffering from what some believe to have been opthalmalgia. This would have made writing (and most anything) difficult.

After reading chapter 1 of Philippians the bible questions section to the right asks , Who wrote the book of Philippians? Correct answer Paul and Timothy. At he end of chapt.4 it is inserted by this site that Epaphroditus wrote it.Is this in error or am I mistaken?

Praise our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

It is important to fill our minds with these godly qualities mentioned here so that we can be righteous in our standing with God.

It's your street of mind that determines your status and relationship with tha HOLY SPIRIT... Light and darkness can't dwell in the same vessel at the same time. Let us be mindful of this.... If thine eye be dark... How great is that darkness.... All this scripture discribes a state of mind. Therefore, we must continually guard our minds by keeping it flooded with GODS WORD, SONGS OF Praise, etc.

Which verse of chap 4?

J. Lazzari; I think your question is, Are the things spoken of in this chapter a summation of the whole message of the Bible? Well, If God hadn't intended us to HAVE all knowledge except one small aspect of our walk in this life; then, perhaps Yes! But for knowing and understanding the LORD, and thereby ourselves as His children; (even in this ruined and humiliated state); we need ALL THE BIBLE!

Could this be the key verse in knowing how God can direct us as Jesus was directed by the Spirit of His Father? Because God is good He thinks on these things! Hence the mind of Christ!

4:13 reads, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." The word "which" refers to doing all things through Christ. This is where our strength resides in the doing of righteous acts through the authority of The Word of God and not in our own strength.

Emori: Seek yet first The Kingdom of God --- Matthew 6:33./ No man can come to Him except---John6:44 / Ask Forgiveness:1John1:9/ You will be Washed in His Blood. Revelation 1:5 He shall Baptize you with The Holy Ghost. Mark1:8/ If any man be in Christ,he is a new creature---all things are become New. 2Corinthians 5:17

I am indeed seeking for the LORD blessing in my life financially

Amen!

Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Dear friends, may I testify to the awesome and sustaining power of this verse. I was diagnosed with a rare incurable cancer at the end of 2016. But in the Lord Jesus I have found complete contentment and peace. My treatment has not always been successful, in fact one set even did harm but the Lord has cradled me in peace all the way. I cannot praise Him enough for His loving kindness.

Thank you everyone for reminding me of having Faith in God's Word. The word of God is truly Life.

Verse 12~Paul learned the secret of contentment. No matter what situation he found himself in, he was determined to make the best of it.

God will give the desires of your heart.that is scripture. He will give you blessing and grace , we dont deserve it. But we have a loving God that want you to have a joy in life and a aboundt life.

Regarding Kevin:
worrying is that feeling that push us to be careful in our decisions ..but anxiety is that feeling which make us afraid to take a decision and never be able to...
Steve

But my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory truly Jehovah is a provider he will give you what you need. Ask and it shall be given seek and ye shall find.

Not that I speak in respect of want for I have learned and know the state i am herewith to be content . Jesus words gives us life and peace that passes through understanding help me Jesus to understand your words I will praise you and worship you forever amen

Do what you have to do from your stand and rest in the Lord in content and not aspiring through wrong for what is not of yours and wait for that to reach you in His time through your honest efforts.

Lord Jesus please guide and control me everyday cleanse my mind my heart and my soul renew my strength everyday I love you Jesus and I will praise you Jehova Jireh Shalom amen

I find it interesting that in 4:6 the word "careful" is replaced in my bible (NKJV) with "anxious". "Anxious" explains it to me better than "careful". I didn't understand the usage of "careful" in this context.

Acts of love and kindness shown to Paul who was in chains made him pray for the Philippine church that his God shall provide all their needs Phil 4:19. There are lots of true men and women of God in the churches now in chains of sickness, financial difficulty, marital challenges etc. Let us pray for them and extend acts of charity so Phil4:19 can be our portion.

I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. I give all praise and glory to Jesus for all HE has done for me. I cannot make it without the strength that He gives me to get through the trials we go through in life. I praise Him for holding my hand and carrying me through it all.

We should think on whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise.

Phil 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Father this so speaks to me. Thank you for being there for me Lord even in the hardest times of my life, especially when I feel that I am weak. Father, right now I just ask that you give me the strength to be strong in your word and to take away the desires of my Heart and replace them with your desires. In Jesus name I pray Amen!

Verse 7

Philippians 4:9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. Paul wanted the Church to do the things that he did. That's why Paul said follow me.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Well said, I am retiring and will continue to believe on the Word of God forever. This is therapy for my soul, and always remember when we stand with Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior we are more than conquerors. "Will not fall for anything." Pray and believe on the Word, Jesus will not fail us. Amen!