Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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, think on these things” Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. I always had a fancy that Lydia was the first to suggest that kind deed. A soldier chained to your hand day and night, however good a fellow he may be, does not always make the most delightful company for you, nor you for him; and it takes some time to learn to be content with such a companion; but, says Paul, “I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Salem Media Group. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief. rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. For from within, ou… Philippians 4:11. These two lessons grace alone can fully teach us. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. Philippians 4:16-18. Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction. Only think of saints in the household of Nero, saints in the service of such a demon as he was, and saints who were first in every good thing: “Chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.”. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. of Philippians 4:19. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. That was not an easy lesson to learn, especially when one of those states meant being in prison at Rome. The religion of Christ is full of courtesy, and it is full of generous thoughtfulness. “You have supplied my need out of your poverty; my God shall supply all your need out of his riches. I do not suppose that they sent him very much; but he knew the love that prompted the gift, he understood what they meant by it. All rights reserved. These are both hard lessons to learn; I do not know which is the more difficult of the two. We recommend Pilgrim Publications, where the Ages disk may be purchased at a discount. We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on our website. One of the most helpful things I have learned about the Christian life is that all sin begins in our thoughts, which the Bible often calls the heart. Philippians 4:21. Sermons that are part of our on-line collection are hotlinked to the index pages. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. 'Whatsoever things are true' refers to the spiritual realities which should be our chief concern, unless we are becoming pliable, indifferent and ambivalent concerning the service and standards of the Lord. Here is a collection of material to help you investigate the facts of the faith, and the possibility of walking with God. (Readers Digest [1/93], p. 155). A complete set of Spurgeon's sermons is available in e-text format from Ages Software. See how he spends his whole life in the Master’s service, and now he may at last die in prison for want of even common necessaries; let us send him a present to Rome.” How grateful is the apostle for that gift of love! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Philippians 4:1. Spurgeon thought that this verse was a great illustration of that wonderful miracle in 2 Kings 4:1-7, where Elisha told the widow to gather empty vessels, set them out, and pour forth the oil from the one small vessel of oil she had into the empty vessels. She filled and … Philippians 4:23. Proud member The Philippians were the only Christians who had sent any help to this great sufferer for Christ’s sake in the time of his need. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Used by Permission. Are you interested in the Christian faith? Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. "Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible". We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Amen. Now he says: —. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New Testament. Philippians 4:22. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Mark Twain wrote, What a wee little part of a persons life are his acts and his words! I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Please use the links below to watch or listen. His real life is led in his head, and is known to none but himself. Philippians /. Here are the matters which should occupy the minds and plans of believers. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. All day long, the mill of his brain is grinding, and his thoughts, not those other things, are his history. Amen. Philippians 4:12. She, the first convert of the Philippian church, thought of Paul, I doubt not, and said to the other believers, “Let us take care of him as far as we can. What gladness they had put into his heart! These are momentous days when we find ourselves in the midst of a worldwide ‘discipline’ or warning from God, calling us to acknowledge and seek Him.