Phil 1:27-2:4 The Practice of Unity
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This document outlines how Christians should conduct themselves in a way that is worthy of the gospel and maintain unity. It discusses that true unity involves being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, and esteeming others above oneself. Maintaining unity through humility and mutual care allows Christians to work towards common goals and reap the fruits of harmony. The document encourages examining one's own conduct and unity based on these principles.
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-Definitions: unity vs uniformity
-Unity essential for a church [1Co12:27]
-Jesus’ plan for church [Jn17:21-23]
-Exhorted to remain united [Ps133:1]
-Do not fear because… [Ro8:28]
-Keep in mind “In essentials, unity, in
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2. Paul explains that he does not seek their gifts out of personal need, but because their giving supports the spread of the gospel and brings spiritual blessings. Their generous support from the early days of Paul's ministry in Philippi stood out compared to other churches.
3. Giving to support Paul's ministry work is pleasing to God and will result in God meeting the Philippians' own needs, just as he has met Paul's needs through their gifts. Their sacrificial giving is
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1) Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and sends them back to bring their father Jacob to Egypt, where there is still famine.
2) Jacob blesses his sons and passes leadership of the tribes to Judah instead of the firstborn Reuben due to his sins.
3) The blessings foretell the character and destiny of each tribe, with Judah receiving praise for future kingship until the coming of the Messiah. Joseph is blessed with fruitfulness for his faithfulness to God during hardship.
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Number of petals: 4 Location: Base of the spine Name: Foundation
Plane: Physical plane Sense Organ: Nose Work Organ: Anus Sense: Smell Element: Earth Shape: Square Sound: Lang
Muladhara is the root centre of physical experience, located at the base of the spine, the sacral plexus. The square represents the earth itself, the four dimensions and the four directions. Four allows for completion, and earth embodies the elements and conditions for human completion on all levels.
Muladhara Chakra is the meeting place of the three main nadis: Ida, Pingala and Sushumna. The downward-pointing triangle indicates the downward movement of energy and the three main nadis.
The seed mantra is Lam, the yellow square represents the earth element. The Muladhara chakra governs the vital breath Apana. An inverted triangle in the centre of the square encloses the unmanifest Kundalini, represented as a snake wrapped in three and a half coils around the svayambhu (self born) linga. Because her mouth faces downward, the flow of energy is downward.
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- 2. I.SET INDUCTION: ON UNITY -Definitions: unity vs uniformity -Unity essential for a church [1Co12:27] -Jesus’ plan for church [Jn17:21-23] -Exhorted to remain united [Ps133:1] -Do not fear because… [Ro8:28] -Keep in mind “In essentials, unity, in non-essentials, liberty, in all others, charity”
- 3. II.Ph1:27-30: CONDUCT WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL [KJV1:27] “conversation” means to behave as citizens [GK] Philippians as citizens of Rome are to behave as if they were Romans, Christians as citizens of heaven are to behave worthy of the Gospel! Conduct not worthy of the gospel? Malaysians misbehaving overseas reflect poor image.
- 4. Now away from heaven, our conduct must be worthy of the gospel with or w/o presence of other Christians Eg: Praying, studying, in public but not privately [environmental faith] Worthy conduct involves A. Standing fast in one spirit [27] B. Striving together for the faith [27] C. Not terrified by adversaries [28-30]
- 5. III. [Ph2:1-4] JOY IN UNITY 3 aspects of such unity 1st aspect: Motivation for unity [2:1] revolves round 4 questions: Do we not have Q1. Consolation [comfort] in Christ? Q2. Comfort of love? Q3. Fellowship of the Spirit? Q4. Affection and mercy?
- 6. 2nd aspect: Nature of joyful Unity [2] A. Involves being like-minded B. Involves having the same love C. Involves being of one accord D. Involves being of one mind
- 7. 3rd aspect refers to Attitudes needed to attain Unity [2:3,4] A. Do nothing through selfish ambition [2:3] B. Have a lowness of mind [2:3] C. Esteem others better than self [2:3] D. Look out for interest of others [2:4]
- 8. IV. Exhorted [a] Be united always [b]Help from other verses a. Word as unifying standard [Ph3:16] b. Be agreeable and like-minded [Ro12:16] c. Be at peace with fellow-workers [1Th5:13,Ro14:19]
- 9. d. Have love/concern for others [Pr10:12] e. Be kind, gentle, courteous [Ep4:32, 2Tim2:24] f. Accept others as they are [Ro14:1] g. Avoid offending people [1Co10:32, Pr18:19]
- 10. h. Be careful what you say [Pr17:9, 2Tim2:23, Tit3:2] i. Control your temper [Pr14:29,15:1,18,Ph2:3,Ja1:9] j. Humbly discuss disagreements with elders [1Tim5:1] k. Avoid playing favourites [1Tim5:21]
- 11. l. Value peace [Ro14:19,21, Ro12:18] m. Share unselfishly [Ac4:32] n. Return good for evil [Mt5:44, Ro12:21, 1Th5:15] o. Do not retaliate [Pr20:22, Ro12:17,19, 1Pe3:19]
- 12. V. FRUITS OF UNITY a. Facilitates working for common goal [Ph1:27] b. Strength in Unity [Ec4:9,10,12] c. Harvest of good fruit [Ph2:1,2,41]
- 13. VI.SUMMARY:QUESTIONS TO PONDER 1.Is our present conduct worthy of the Gospel? 2.Are we united, standing fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the gospel, not terrified by adversaries? 3.Do we feel privileged to suffer for the gospel?
- 14. 4. Do we have the correct attitudes for unity: humility, lowness of mind, esteeming others better than self, looking out for the interest of others[2:3,4]? 5. True Christian unity involves a unity of mind, of love, a lack of rivalry and vain conceit. Do we have it?