Philippians 1 & 2

Praise the Lord!! God has allowed me to be able to memorize Philippians 1 and now 2! I am really, really enjoying going over and over Philippians like this! It has helped me think biblically as I am at home, work, church, or with friends. God's Word is powerful and is the best weapon to combat Satan's temptations to sin.
There are a few thoughts I have on chapter 2. First is that I need to have the mind of Christ. Chapter 2 begins, "If there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus." Then it goes on to show how Christ Jesus exemplified this mind that Paul is asking us to have. This mind is totally focused on others. Not only to love others but to help know God. I need to have this focus, mindset.
Also, in verses 14-15, "Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crocked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world." I need to do all things, everything without complaining, grumbling and disputing, arguing. The reason for this is that I am a light to the world around me and need to not let my light be dim or hidden by my complaining, grumbling, disputing, or arguing. I need to be a bright light so that others may see God and glorify Him!
Verse 21 really stuck out to me; "For all seek their own, and not the things which are of Christ Jesus." Paul is saying that Timothy is seeking the things which are of Christ Jesus. Others were seeking their own wants and desires. I need to be seeking the things of Christ Jesus not pursuing my own.
I have been helped so much by memorizing Philippians and I am only half way through! Praise the Lord! What are you memorizing?

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