Paul wants the church of Christ at Philippi to be united in the same mind, the same love, in spirit, intent on one purpose – serving and exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. In 2:3, Paul tells the Christians not to do anything from selfishness or empty conceit but regard one another as more important than themselves.
Then Paul gives us Jesus Christ as the supreme example of humility of mind. Following that, he tells Christians (14-15) to do all things “without grumbling or disputing.” In this way, we will prove to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation – shining as lights in the world.
Then, in verses 19-24, Paul uses his young son in the faith, Timothy, as another example – a light shining in a dark world. Timothy joined Paul’s second missionary journey, around A. D. 50. What do we learn about Timothy that is worth emulating?
TIMOTHY WAS WILLING TO BE USED – 2:19
Paul is in prison when he writes this letter. Therefore, he is hindered from going to see the Christians in Philippi. He wanted to know how they were because there was some persecution and some Christians, in the face of persecution, are not strong enough to support it and give up the faith. Paul wanted to see them but could not.
So, he sent Timothy to learn how they were doing and let them know how Paul was doing. Timothy is mentioned as a sender in six of Paul’s letters – that’s about half.
TIMOTHY WAS GENUINELY CONCERNED ABOUT OTHERS – 2:20:
Some people have a shallow interest in others. Their concern about others really stems from a self-interest. The word “kindred spirit” means “of equal soul, feeling, or mind.”
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TIMOTHY SOUGHT THE INTERESTS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – 2:21:
While others pursued self-interests, Timothy pursued Christ’s interests. Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). That’s what Timothy pursued. Jesus came to save men from their sins. That’s what Timothy wanted. Jesus came to show men how to love God supremely. That’s what Timothy wanted. Jesus came to teach men to love their neighbor sacrificially. That’s what Timothy tried to do.
Timothy sought first the kingdom of God. He pursued the interests of Christ and that’s what made him a shining example to those Christians in Philippi and what makes him an example for us today.
TIMOTHY WAS PROVEN – 2:22:
Jesus promised that if we are faithful in the small things, He will give us greater responsibilities – Luke 19:17. Timothy was faithful and dependable in the small things. Paul was entrusting him with more and more responsibilities and Paul knew he could trust him. He knew Timothy would come through. Timothy would not “drop the ball.”
TIMOTHY WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL – 2:23:
Timothy knew there was only one way to heaven and that was through Jesus Christ. He knew there was only one way to know Jesus Christ and that was through the Gospel. Therefore, he needed to spread the Gospel.
Paul Holland
Philippians 2:14-15
Paul wants the church of Christ at Philippi to be united in the same mind, the same love, in spirit, intent on one purpose – serving and exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. In 2:3, Paul tells the Christians not to do anything from selfishness or empty conceit but regard one another as more important than themselves.
Then Paul gives us Jesus Christ as the supreme example of humility of mind. Following that, he tells Christians (14-15) to do all things “without grumbling or disputing.” In this way, we will prove to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation – shining as lights in the world.
Then, in verses 19-24, Paul uses his young son in the faith, Timothy, as another example – a light shining in a dark world. Timothy joined Paul’s second missionary journey, around A. D. 50. What do we learn about Timothy that is worth emulating?
TIMOTHY WAS WILLING TO BE USED – 2:19
Paul is in prison when he writes this letter. Therefore, he is hindered from going to see the Christians in Philippi. He wanted to know how they were because there was some persecution and some Christians, in the face of persecution, are not strong enough to support it and give up the faith. Paul wanted to see them but could not.
So, he sent Timothy to learn how they were doing and let them know how Paul was doing. Timothy is mentioned as a sender in six of Paul’s letters – that’s about half.
TIMOTHY WAS GENUINELY CONCERNED ABOUT OTHERS – 2:20:
Some people have a shallow interest in others. Their concern about others really stems from a self-interest. The word “kindred spirit” means “of equal soul, feeling, or mind.”
This especially designed medicament structure has been developed in order to behave as an effective anti-depressant drug that helps to stop smoking as it enhances your willpower cialis without prescription and works to make your subconscious mind believe that you are a non-smoker. So if you are feeling embarrassed and want to get harder erections or increase cheap viagra from india your sex desire, you should try the best natural sex pills for men. This more information discount cialis has been a clinically tested and effective medicine for men which has been shown to dramatically improve one’s sex life and libido with consistent use. That is the reason; this cheapest viagra uk is named as heartburn. But, Timothy’s concern was genuine. He was concerned – just as concerned as Paul – about the spiritual health and welfare of the Christians in Philippi. The word “concerned” is normally used for worry; here, it doesn’t have the negative connotations. So Timothy clearly embodies the ideals set out in verses 3-4.
TIMOTHY SOUGHT THE INTERESTS OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST – 2:21:
While others pursued self-interests, Timothy pursued Christ’s interests. Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). That’s what Timothy pursued. Jesus came to save men from their sins. That’s what Timothy wanted. Jesus came to show men how to love God supremely. That’s what Timothy wanted. Jesus came to teach men to love their neighbor sacrificially. That’s what Timothy tried to do.
Timothy sought first the kingdom of God. He pursued the interests of Christ and that’s what made him a shining example to those Christians in Philippi and what makes him an example for us today.
TIMOTHY WAS PROVEN – 2:22:
Jesus promised that if we are faithful in the small things, He will give us greater responsibilities – Luke 19:17. Timothy was faithful and dependable in the small things. Paul was entrusting him with more and more responsibilities and Paul knew he could trust him. He knew Timothy would come through. Timothy would not “drop the ball.”
TIMOTHY WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL – 2:23:
Timothy knew there was only one way to heaven and that was through Jesus Christ. He knew there was only one way to know Jesus Christ and that was through the Gospel. Therefore, he needed to spread the Gospel.
Paul Holland