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The Sunday Service @Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Sombetini, Arusha
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Readings of the day : Psalm 42:8-11, Isa. 65:17-25, Philip. 2:14-18
Sermon: Philip. 2:14-18
"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me." Philip. 2:14-18
Jesus is the ultimate role model for Christians. In Philippians 1:27—2:18, the apostle Paul presents Christ’s example of humble servanthood. Believers who want to live a life worthy of the gospel and dwell together in unity must empty themselves of pride, serving one another unselfishly, just as Jesus demonstrated in His earthly life and ministry. One way to model our Lord’s selfless attitude is to “do all things without grumbling or disputing” (Philippians 2:14, ESV).
For most of us, obeying Philippians 2:14 is a tall order. How, then, can we do all things without grumbling or disputing? Paul gives us the answer in the preceding verse. We can’t concoct the attitudes and behaviors of Jesus Christ through our own human effort. We must submit ourselves to God and allow Him to work in us, giving us “the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13, NLT). Without God’s power operating on the inside, we cannot obey Him on the outside. That power comes from the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 1:8).
With Christ as our example, and God’s Spirit transforming our hearts, we too can do all things without grumbling or disputing.
Via - Wondmagegn Udessa Bidire , EECMY- DCYM Director
#LWF #ELCT #EvangelicalLutheranChurchofTanzania #Arusha #Tanzania
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Readings of the day : Psalm 42:8-11, Isa. 65:17-25, Philip. 2:14-18
Sermon: Philip. 2:14-18
"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. So you too should be glad and rejoice with me." Philip. 2:14-18
Jesus is the ultimate role model for Christians. In Philippians 1:27—2:18, the apostle Paul presents Christ’s example of humble servanthood. Believers who want to live a life worthy of the gospel and dwell together in unity must empty themselves of pride, serving one another unselfishly, just as Jesus demonstrated in His earthly life and ministry. One way to model our Lord’s selfless attitude is to “do all things without grumbling or disputing” (Philippians 2:14, ESV).
For most of us, obeying Philippians 2:14 is a tall order. How, then, can we do all things without grumbling or disputing? Paul gives us the answer in the preceding verse. We can’t concoct the attitudes and behaviors of Jesus Christ through our own human effort. We must submit ourselves to God and allow Him to work in us, giving us “the desire and the power to do what pleases Him” (Philippians 2:13, NLT). Without God’s power operating on the inside, we cannot obey Him on the outside. That power comes from the indwelling Holy Spirit (John 14:16–17, 26; Acts 1:8).
With Christ as our example, and God’s Spirit transforming our hearts, we too can do all things without grumbling or disputing.
Via - Wondmagegn Udessa Bidire , EECMY- DCYM Director
#LWF #ELCT #EvangelicalLutheranChurchofTanzania #Arusha #Tanzania