
Session 37
Philippians 4:9
Part of A Better Brand of Happiness—The Book of Philippians
June 21, 2020
Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
A review of Philippians 4:4-9.
The emphasis of this verse is obedience to Christian doctrine.
Christians are commanded to act in obedience to truth.
Christians should obey truth in every way it is communicated to us.
- Truth is “learned” as in a classroom.
- Truth is “received” like a tradition
- Truth is “heard” like a rumor.
- Truth is “seen” like an example