Think F.B. Meyer: Almost everything in life depends on the thoughts, as the forest lies in the acorn.   Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about … [Read More...] Philippians 4:8-9

Makin' Up is Hard to Do Thomas Watson: If God be our God, He will give us peace in trouble. When there is a storm without, He will make peace within.   Philippians 4:2-7 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion, help these … [Read More...] Philippians 4:2-7

Walk This Way F.B. Meyer: We are citizens of the skies, who come forth to spend a few hours each day on earth. This is our inn, yonder is our true home.   Philippians 3:17-4:1 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in … [Read More...] Philippians 3:17-4:1

Born to Run J. Alec Moyter: For every believer there is an identical goal: to be satisfied with Jesus and to grow into His likeness.   Philippians 3:12-16 Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his … [Read More...] Philippians 3:12-16

Everything Charles Haddon Spurgeon: The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.   Philippians 3:7-11 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my … [Read More...] Philippians 3:7-11

Beware! D.L. Moody: Satan either tries to make men believe that they are good enough without salvation, or if he can’t make them believe that, he tries to tell them that they are so bad God won’t have anything to do with them. Philippians 3:1-7 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the … [Read More...] Philippians 3:1-7

Almost Dead (and Grateful) Harry Ironside: Those who believe themselves to be worthy of honor and esteem are not the ones whom God calls the saints to recognize. Rather, those who are willing to take the lowly path and not seek great things for themselves are the ones whom the Lord will exalt in due … [Read More...] Philippians 2:25-30

No One Like You John Calvin: For it is impossible that the man who is devoted to self should apply himself to the interests of the Church.   Philippians 2:17-24 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with … [Read More...] Philippians 2:17-24

Shining Star Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The glory of the gospel is that when the church is absolutely different from the world, she invariably attracts it.   Philippians 2:12-16 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with … [Read More...] Philippians 2:12-16