Filipenses 4:7-23 NVI

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:9

Philippians 4:9Those things which ye have both learned and received--Observe I.The apostle’s example. He preached, practised, experienced the truth.II. Its permanent force. Still heard and seen in the word of inspiration--accompanied with Divine power and blessing. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Observe I. The apostle’s conscious integrity.II. His bright example of faith, zeal, self-consecration, purity.III. Its authority as a rule.IV. The advantage of copying it. Peace on earth--in heaven. (J. Lyth, D.... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:10-20

Philippians 4:10-20But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly Paul’s gratitudeI. He acknowledges the gift--rejoicing in the spirit that prompted it; expressing his contentment and confidence in God; confessing the seasonable nature of the supply.II. He commends the givers for their special and repeated generosity; exemplification of the spirit of Christianity; acceptable sacrifice to God.III. He assures them of an abundant recompense. God is rich; will supply all their need; by Christ Jesus. (J. Lyth,... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:11

Philippians 4:11I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content ContentmentI.Its nature.1. It is opposed to dissatisfaction, and by submission to the hardships of life disarms them of half their power. It is too sensible to aim after impossibilities, or to increase the infelicities of life by fretfulness. A just mind is necessary to it, one who sees things as they are instead of through the distorting medium of a jaundiced eye. The injustice of mind accompanying pride produces... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:11-13

Philippians 4:11-13Not that I speak in respect of want ContentmentI. The great lesson. “I have learned,” etc. Man might very correctly be distinguished as the discontented animal.1. We are not content with life in its severer aspects.(1) We do not know how to be abased, neither are we instructed to be hungry. In the fields and woods we find organic life most responsive to changing environment--the spreading tree at the first chill beginning to modify its leaf, to retrench its branchery, to... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:12

Philippians 4:12I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound The Christian I.Expects vicissitude.II. Knows how to adapt himself to all circumstances.III. Is instructed by the spirit of God. (J. Lyth, D. D.)How to be abasedDuring the periods between the paroxysms of the fever, Cromwell occupied the time with listening to passages from the sacred volume, or by a resigned or despairing reference to the death of his daughter. “Read to me,” he said to his wife, in one of these intervals,... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:13

Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me Here we findI.Weakness and strength. The believer is weak in himself. Looking to the “all things” to be done he laments this with shame and tears. But he is not alone. Allied to Christ he is strong to overcome evil and to do good. He has courage and hope. Nothing in the way of duty is impossible (2 Corinthians 12:8-10).II. Dependence and freedom. Dependence is the law of our being. Of the natural life it is said, “In God... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:15-19

Philippians 4:15-19Now, ye Philippians, know also that in the beginning of the gospel--Observe I.The straitened circumstances of the apostle.II. The honourable conduct of the Philippians.1. Though poor (2 Corinthians 8:2) they acknowledged their debt.2. Stood alone.3. Repeated their bounty of their own free will.III. The commendation of the spirit of God.1. Recorded for their honour.2. For our instruction. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Liberality to the minister is--I. Honourable.II. Profitable.III.... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:17

Philippians 4:17Not because I desire a gift, but I desire fruit that may abound to your account The nature and duty of givingI. The Christian’s object.1. Not self, but Christ.2. Not the world, but heaven.3. And the minister of the gospel especially may add, not yours, but you.II. The Christian’s practice.1. To do something for God’s cause.2. To devote all he possibly can for this purpose.3. To do this as a privilege.III. The Christian’s reward.1. It is personal and reciprocal--there is... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:18

Philippians 4:18I have all and abound Ministry to the saints an acceptable sacrificeI.The individual receiving the benefit.1. A Christian. The first duty of Christians is towards each other. Charity does not stay at home, but it begins there. The largest hearted charity towards the ends of the earth will not excuse parsimoniousness towards our fellow believers close at hand.2. An aged Christian. Paul has borne the burden and heat of the day. Every Christian has a claim upon his brother... read more

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The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:19

Philippians 4:19My God shall supply all your need The need and the supplyPaul declares that the contributions of his Philippian friends are pleasing to him, and acceptable to God.He cannot requite their kindness, but declares that God can and will.I. The extent of the supply. The emphasis is on all.1. There are many promises of this kind even in the Old Testament. “They that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” “No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly,” etc. But in... read more

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:9

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:10-20

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:11

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:11-13

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:12

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:13

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:15-19

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:17

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:18

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 4:19

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