Church notes - 3rd March 2024

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Philippians 2:1 - 11
Anxiety
- Is the spirit of the age.
Anger
Jealously
Stress
Hatred
Rivalry
War

We are called to live differently.

Stress does not simply happen to us.

The Servant King - Choose Your Own Adventure
True happiness
Isolation and self reliance (individualism)
Or
Hope of faithful obedience (service)
Paul is calling the Philippians (and us) to live the reality of God's kingdom.
To be a vital part of the Kingdom community.

Living in the reality of the Kingdom of God.
vs 1, 2

Contrast with the spirit of the age.
Comfort, compassion, purpose.
So...
Perfect unity - one in spirit and purpose.

Humility
Weakness?
vs 3 - 5

Free from pride filled dramas

Pride is the one sin we can't see in ourselves. We need to deal with it in fellowship.

Mindset.

Life
10% circumstance, 90% attitude (mindset)

Paul was in prison... But...

vs 6 - 8
Jesus' mindset

vs 9 - 11
The Father's response.

Communion
Gratitude as a disciple requires a conscious choice.