Lessons from Philippians

-He who began a good work in you will carry it to completion—Do I believe that His Holy Spirit is at work in me?

-pray for those who partner with you in the gospel—Am I faithful in praying for my brothers and sisters in Christ?

-suffering serves to advance the gospel –Do I suffer well, with an attitude that my suffering can be used to advance the gospel?

-to live is Christ, to die is gain—Do I believe this? Do I live in this way?

-whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel—Is my life conducted in a way that’s worthy of the gospel?

-do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself – Do I act in humility or selfish ambition?

-your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus, a humble servant—Is my attitude in all things like Jesus?

-work out your salvation with fear and trembling. God works in you to act according to his purpose—Am I working out my salvation?

-do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you might shine like stars to the universe—How often am I found complaining?

-Watch out for evil men

-Do not put confidence in the flesh- How often do I trust in my own abilities, rather then relying on the righteousness of Christ?

-Everything is a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus—Do I really believe that? What things am I holding on to?

-Press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

-Forget what is behind and strain toward what is ahead—Am I still focused on the sins of my past or am I living in the forgiveness of Christ?

Many live as enemies of the cross, watch for them

Rejoice in the Lord always. –Am I rejoicing in the Lord…always?

Let your gentleness be evident to all- is this true of me?

Do not be anxious about anything- What am I anxious about?

In everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God- Am I praying with thanksigiving?

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.