Philippians 3:1-14
In this passage we see Paul speaking against the confidence in the flesh, our worldly accomplishments, stature in society..etc! What man holds in high glory GOD and Paul considers to be of no benefit.
"Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil!" Who is Paul speaking about here? I believe he was not only referring to the world but also to the religious establishment that refused to let go of the law and continued to turn the gospel of Christ into a legalistic and worthless religion! God has never looked for perfection in us nor can we ever offer him perfection in our worship.
Paul consider himself blameless not sinless! There is a difference! Our heart should be the same in that we strive to live our lives for God so that we can be blameless.
Luke 9:23-25
Denying myself and following Jesus is not just a standard but a prerequisite; for Jesus said, If anyone would come after me he must deny himself! What does that mean to deny my self or deny my flesh?
Paul understood what it meant to deny himself and take up his cross daily! It has nothing to do with being sinless or perfect in actions. IT has nothing to do with a check list of laws or do's and don'ts that are followed. It has everything to do with having a heart for God and living a blameless life through deny our will and allowing Gods will to lead us in every situation!
Do you strive to deny your self daily? If so, do you deny your self for your sake or for Gods sake? True humility and self denial should always resign-ate from a desire to please God and not man.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
With out true love the way 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 defines it, all of our gifts and talents are worthless. We can not honor God with out love. Love has to be our motivation in all that we do. Paul's love for God, Jesus and the church compelled him to live the life that he lived that continously denied his flesh!
Philippians 2:1-11
Jesus has set the example for us in that he laid down his life for all of us. He is the ultimate example of humility. He has never done anything out of selfish ambition and considered all of us worth more than his own life! He proved this by sacrificing himself for you.
Paul understood this and it motivated him to not live a life that was sinless (which none of us can really obtain) but to live a life that was blameless and glorified God!
2 Corinthians 7:8-11
To live a blameless life is to live a repentant life. We will all sin, however, how we chose to respond when we sin (either through worldly sorrow or Godly sorrow) will determine if our lives are blameless through Jesus!
In this passage we see Paul speaking against the confidence in the flesh, our worldly accomplishments, stature in society..etc! What man holds in high glory GOD and Paul considers to be of no benefit.
"Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil!" Who is Paul speaking about here? I believe he was not only referring to the world but also to the religious establishment that refused to let go of the law and continued to turn the gospel of Christ into a legalistic and worthless religion! God has never looked for perfection in us nor can we ever offer him perfection in our worship.
Paul consider himself blameless not sinless! There is a difference! Our heart should be the same in that we strive to live our lives for God so that we can be blameless.
Luke 9:23-25
Denying myself and following Jesus is not just a standard but a prerequisite; for Jesus said, If anyone would come after me he must deny himself! What does that mean to deny my self or deny my flesh?
Paul understood what it meant to deny himself and take up his cross daily! It has nothing to do with being sinless or perfect in actions. IT has nothing to do with a check list of laws or do's and don'ts that are followed. It has everything to do with having a heart for God and living a blameless life through deny our will and allowing Gods will to lead us in every situation!
Do you strive to deny your self daily? If so, do you deny your self for your sake or for Gods sake? True humility and self denial should always resign-ate from a desire to please God and not man.
1 Corinthians 13:1-8
With out true love the way 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 defines it, all of our gifts and talents are worthless. We can not honor God with out love. Love has to be our motivation in all that we do. Paul's love for God, Jesus and the church compelled him to live the life that he lived that continously denied his flesh!
Philippians 2:1-11
Jesus has set the example for us in that he laid down his life for all of us. He is the ultimate example of humility. He has never done anything out of selfish ambition and considered all of us worth more than his own life! He proved this by sacrificing himself for you.
Paul understood this and it motivated him to not live a life that was sinless (which none of us can really obtain) but to live a life that was blameless and glorified God!
2 Corinthians 7:8-11
To live a blameless life is to live a repentant life. We will all sin, however, how we chose to respond when we sin (either through worldly sorrow or Godly sorrow) will determine if our lives are blameless through Jesus!
