Philippians 1:27b – Standing With Paul

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Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit…

Summary: Paul’s words put us in mind of the power of God to connect us in his Spirit.

Our modern world is an amalgam of strange and conflicting realities. 

On the one hand, technology has made it possible for us to be more connected with other people than ever. Do you want to talk with someone? Reach for your cell phone and call. If you don’t want to talk, you can text, or at the other end of the spectrum, you can use the video feature and call, talk, and see the person(s) you are talking with. 

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Philippians 1:27a – Living Worthy

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Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. 

Summary: Paul’s direct instruction about how we ought to conduct ourselves is the foundation for a lifetime of study and practice. 

Finally — Paul provides us with a straightforward sentence! 

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of ________ (fill in the blank).”

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