Rev Ricky Ho
Part 2- Live With An Eternal Perspective
(Philippians 1:12-29)
*Perspective is important, crucial in life
*We need to accept them
*As believers, we can turn/face it with joy
*At one time, we will face crummy situations
*God can take difficulties, trials & suffering & turn to an occasion of joy
*Paul was going to be persecuted but he had the chance of spreading the good news
*Paul saw the positive results of his imprisonment
*Like Paul, we are able to see what God is doing in our life inspite of the downturn
*All things work out good for those who trust in the Lord
1. Let God Use Our Tough Circumstances For His Purpose (vs12-14)
*Paul says what has happened has really served to advance the gospel (v12)
*The harder the situation, the more powerful our testimony will be about faithfulness (v13)
*Others have been encouraged to speak the word of God (v14)
*When we are in tough situations, praise God, continue to show joy & faith in God. This will encourage others who are in tough situations or easier situations to do the same
*When you fall, it is not the end nomatter how difficult it is (its how you end it)
*Christian Understanding has proven -it is able to use to become a means of testifying
*It is the best time to spread the gospel & be teachable in love & allow God to mould, change, & transform them
2. Don't Get Sidetracked By Petty Disagreements (v15-18)
*Paul is not saying to put up with false doctrine
*Some christians have the time to disagree about the mode of baptism- this raises conflicts among churches
*They actually lost the purpose of God-we have little time to bring ppl to know the Lord
*They lost the big picture God intends us to be
*Anyone who preach the word of God is for a good purpose
3. Live For Christ Everyday (v19-30)
Paul :" Christ will be exalted in my body wheter in life or in death"
" To live is Christ, to die is gain" -its ok if I die, I'll be walking with God
Gordon Lee (AOG) - Plus factor has become our primary passion
- What do we live for? Personal advancement, material things, pleasure,
your kids, your spouse, your bf/gf
*We are told to love them as much as possible but love Christ ABOVE ALL
*Other things will disappoint us but not Christ
*When you are on your deathbed, we have to evalute our relationship with God
*Living with Christ is the key of JOY
In Conclusion
*Live life in eternal perspective if you want a life full of joy
*We must choose to live a life of God & inspire thousands of peopl instead of living a life full of regret
*Live a day 1 at a time
*Rather than wasting time quarrelling, your should witness to others.
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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