ME, YOU, AND PHILIPPIANS TOO
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Philippians
2:-3 [Paul wrote] Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be
likeminded, having the same love, being
of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done
through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than
themselves. . . . [having earlier encouraged Thessalonican believers] 1Th 5:8 But
let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and
love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us
to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us,
that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore
comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. And we
beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in
the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. (1Thes.5:8-13)
Normally I do my
best to provide proper exegesis (explanation or interpretation of texts,
especially Biblical writings) and therein application. I’m not a fan of great
preaching, lectures, books, essays involving poor exegesis. Having stated this,
I now deviate.
There at times
when I note that if Scripture works in primary application within the Body of
Christ (1Cor.12:27), it also works in other areas. For instance stewardship: If
I manage property and time as He directs, it not only pleases Him, I and others
benefit financially and largely in portion
of communal peace. When I esteemed/esteem the wisdom, opinions, experience of
others they realize respect, and I gain in sorting direction and application,
and we all gain in synergy of body, soul, and spirit.
A recent personal
instance for the record is no driving for 6 months and then only if no further
strokes or symptoms (dizziness, nausea, balance, et al) and that I should now
wear alarm jewelry. Compliance makes me far more a dependent than I ever
included in my life plan. And it requires much more organization on my part and
THE TEAM.
I said “deviate”,
but on second thought isn’t the Biblical principle of humbling oneself and
esteeming others above self applicable in all areas of life? Seems I remember
Grandmother McGee repeatedly telling me something about God resisting those
that refuse to respect. EBB4
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