Verses 13-15:
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing, 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.
My Thoughts: This passage relates back to the passage I highlighted yesterday: Philippians 1:27a. We are to conduct ourselves in such a way that we “shine” in this world that is full of spiritual darkness. It is interested to note that the Apostle Paul foresaw the backbiting and church in-fighting that would cause outsiders to shun away from the church.
The key to living a life worthy of Christ (vs. 6-11) is found in verse 13: “For God is working in you....” This realization of God constantly working in me to bring about the desire and power to live a worthy life and be an obvious citizen of heaven to those around me, is very encouraging.
Application: Life, Family, Relationships. This impacts my heart and soul.
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