Don't Overlook Philippians 4:9

When I face difficulties I can end up feeling anxious and negative. I need to regain my focus.  

Philippians 4:8-9 is a great passage, but we typically focus on verse 8:

“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.” 

But verse 9 is also important:

“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.” 

Paul (and other godly Bible characters) are meant to be examples for us. They had feelings, emotions, and fears like the rest of us. But they persevered and served God faithfully. They remind us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it” (1 Corinthians 10:13).  

When we're facing difficulties, let's learn from the examples of godly biblical men and women. They did it and we can do it too!

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See Even Paul Despaired and Paul's Boast. And did you know that we can even learn from bad examples? See Cain Provides a Good Bad Example.

 

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