Philippians 3:15-21
15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

17 Join together in following my example, brothers and sisters, and just as you have us as a model, keep your eyes on those who live as we do. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

I. The maintenance of maturity (vv. 15-17
• The markers of spiritual maturity are not a

matter.
• Maturity understands that the only “

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” who agrees with you all of the time is

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• Spiritual maturity accepts that God’s truth can’t change and values the variety of his revelation:

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_. (Heb. 4:12, Ps. 19:2, Acts 2:17, 1Cor. 14:25, Heb. 10:24-25)
• Maturity demonstrates

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not

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doctrine and lifestyle.
• Maturity invites

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and practices

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II. The moderation of maturity (vv. 18-19)
• Maturity moderates between desire for personal

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and

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• Inability to cry is emotional and spiritual

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and

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are equally enemies of the Gospel that lead to the destruction of hell. (Mt. 25:31-46)
• The sin of

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is wrong and destructive like any other sin of excess.
• Maturity has the humility and insight to recognize the

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of personal sin.
III. The metamorphosis of maturity (vv. 20-21)
• Spiritual maturity shifts our

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identity to heaven over nationality.
• Churches are to be a

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within city demonstrating heaven’s culture. (Mt. 6:10)
• Maturity understands that

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and

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are neither good nor evil so can server either.
• Maturity is more

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and less

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• Resurrection is not

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or

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of the current body. (Mt. 16:12)

TAKE OFF
What advice would you have given to your younger self about growing up if you could?

TEXT
Philippians 3:15-21
1. What thoughts or feelings did you have during this week’s sermon?
2. What does the apostle Paul exhort the Philippians to do in verse 17? Who is one person whose example you would like to follow or have followed as you grow in your relationship with Christ?
3. List the characteristics of those the apostle Paul state “live as enemies of the cross of Christ” (v. 19). Do any of these characteristics surprise you? How do you see excess in society today and why is it harmful for Christians to engage in these behaviors?
4. As citizens of heaven, how can we prioritize our citizenship in our daily lives? How does this transform our view of life on earth and provide a safeguard against worldly temptations? What body transformation are you most looking forward to in heaven?

TAKE AWAY
What has been your biggest takeaway while learning about assurances in chapter 3? How will you apply this to your life?