LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT Philippians 4:2-9, NIV.

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LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT Philippians 4:2-9, NIV

Ephesians 5:8, NIV “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.”

Philippians 2:14-15, NIV “ 14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 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.”

How Do We Shine? “ 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16, NIV)

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How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Deliberate Unity “ 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.”

How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Thankfulness “ 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Gentleness “ 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Prayer “ 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Purity of Mind “ 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.”

How Paul Defined the Christian Lifestyle Philippians 4:2-9, NIV Imitation of Godliness “ 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”