Philippians 1:27 (NASB95)
27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
conduct – g4176. πολιτεύομαι politeuomai; to live as a citizen:–
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Philipians 4:2
2 I urge Euodia and i urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord.
Philippians 1:28–29 (NASB95)
28 in no way alarmed by your opponents—which is a sign of destruction for them, but of salvation for you, and that too, from God.
29 For to you it has been granted for Christ’s sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,
Philippians 1:28–29 (NIV84)
28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God.
29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him,
1. Satan’s Tools:
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Matthew 9:13 (NASB95)
13 “But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Matthew 16:25 (NASB95)
25 “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Matthew 5:11 (NASB95)
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Satan’s Strategies:
Philippians 2:1–2 (NASB95)
1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
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Philippians 2:3–4 (NASB95)
3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves;
4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
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Romans 15:1–2 (NIV84)
1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
Ephesians 5:21 (NASB95)
21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ.