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Discover the profound lessons from Paul's Epistle to the Philippians, Chapter 4, where finding strength and joy amidst life's challenges takes center stage. What can you learn from Paul's words on harmony, gratitude, and contentment? We promise you'll walk away with a renewed perspective on how to embrace peace and joy, even in the face of adversity. Through this heartfelt episode, we explore Paul's appeal to Euodia and Syntyche to collaborate peacefully, reflecting on the essential role of unity in spreading the good news. Dive into the timeless wisdom of finding contentment regardless of your circumstances, drawn from Paul's own experiences of living with both abundance and scarcity, and the strength he found through Christ.
Join us as we celebrate the power of prayer and gratitude, elements that bring an inexplicable peace to our lives. Reflect on the Philippians' generosity and the delight God takes in their gifts, as we explore Paul's message of appreciation and encouragement. This episode invites you to focus on what is noble, right, and pure, offering a pathway to embracing God's peace daily. As we conclude, we share Paul's warm greetings, filled with grace and love, as a reminder of the profound connection that binds all believers.
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The Epistle of Paul to the Philippians, Chapter 4.
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My brothers and sisters, in this way, remain strong in the Lord.
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I love you and long for you.
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Dear friends, you are my joy and my crown.
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Here is what I'm asking Euodia and Syntyche to do.
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I'm asking them to work together in the Lord.
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That's because they both belong to the Lord, my true companion.
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Here is what I ask you to do.
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Help these women, because they have served at my side.
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They have worked with me to spread the good news.
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So have Clement and the rest of those who have worked together with me.
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Their names are all written in the book of life.
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Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord.
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I will say it again Be joyful.
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Let everyone know how gentle you are.
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The Lord is coming soon.
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Don't worry about anything, no matter what happens.
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Tell God about everything.
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Ask and pray and give thanks to Him.
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Then God's peace will watch over your hearts and your minds.
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He will do this because you belong to Christ Jesus.
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God's peace can never be completely understood.
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Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true.
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Think about what is noble, right and pure.
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Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect, if anything is excellent or worthy of praise.
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Think about those kinds of things.
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Do what you have learned or received or heard from me.
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Follow my example.
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The God who gives peace will be with you.
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At last you are concerned about me again.
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That makes me very happy.
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We belong to the Lord.
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I know that you were concerned, but you had no chance to show it.
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I'm not saying this because I need anything.
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I have learned to be content no matter what happens to me.
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I know what it's like not to have what I need.
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I also know what it's like to have more than I need.
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I have learned the secret of being content, no matter what happens.
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I am content whether I am well fed or hungry.
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I am content whether I have more than enough or not enough.
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I can do all this by the power of Christ.
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He gives me strength.
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But it was good of you to share in my troubles, and you believers at Philippi know what happened when I left Macedonia.
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Not one church helped me in the matter of giving and receiving.
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You were the only one that did.
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That was in the early days, when you first heard the good news.
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Even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help when I needed it and you did it more than once.
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It is not that I want your gifts.
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What I really want is what is best for you.
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I have received my full pay and have more than enough.
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I have everything I need.
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That's because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent.
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They are a sweet, smelling offering.
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They are a gift that God accepts.
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He is pleased with it.
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My God will meet all your needs.
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He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches.
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These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus.
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Give glory to our God and Father forever and ever.
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Amen.
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Greet all God's people.
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They belong to Christ Jesus.
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The brothers and sisters who are with me send greetings.
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All God's people here send you greetings.
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Most of all, those who live in the palace of Caesar send you greetings.
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May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
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Amen.
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