2. A Mature Mind
Philippians 2:19-30

3. Paul’s examples of maturity
Jesus (2:5-11)
Paul himself (2:17-18)
Timothy (2:19-24)
Epaphroditus (2:25-30)

4. Paul’s examples of maturity
Jesus (2:5-11)
Paul himself (2:17-18)
Timothy (2:19-24)
Epaphroditus (2:25-30)

5. Timothy (2:19-24) “No one like minded”
“Will genuinely care for your state”
Others “seek their own interests” but not Timothy
“Served with me” (cf. 1:1)

6. Epaphroditus (2:25-30) Terms used to describe him (v25)
Carrying their gift to Paul, he became deathly ill
His concern was for the Philippians’ worries about him
“Hold such men in esteem”

7. Our need for mature minds
Spiritual maturity comes from thinking on proper things (4:8)
Two primary considerations of the mature:
Advancing Christ’s purpose via teaching (as Timothy was)
Serving others (as Epaphroditus was)

8. A Mature Mind
Philippians 2:19-30