UBF Daily Bread

LIVE IN PEACE AND HARMONY

Passage: Philippians 4:1~9

Key verse: 4:7

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for,^(A) my joy and crown, stand firm^(B) in the Lord in this way, dear friends!

²I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind^(C) in the Lord. ³Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers,^(D) whose names are in the book of life.^(E)

Final Exhortations

⁴Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!^(F) ⁵Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.^(G) ⁶Do not be anxious about anything,^(H) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.^(I) ⁷And the peace of God,^(J) which transcends all understanding,^(K) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. ⁹Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.^(L) And the God of peace^(M) will be with you.

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First, live in harmony with each other (1-4). Paul's love and affection for the Philippians was tremendous. With great tenderness, he urged them to be of the same mind in the Lord. In order for this to happen, they needed to resolve any conflicts that threatened their unity. So Paul pleaded with Euodia and Syntyche to resolve their differences with the help of others in the church. They were fruitful gospel workers whose names were written in the book of life. How could they let anything divide them in this way? Second, the peace of God (5-9). In order to guard our hearts and minds from all that would divide and trouble us, we need the supernatural peace of God. This peace comes to us when we rejoice in the Lord in all circumstances and offer prayers to the Lord with genuine thanksgiving. Peace comes into our hearts when we live in the presence of the Lord and rely on His provision instead of being anxious about our lives. It comes when we show gentleness to others, think noble thoughts, and put the word of God into practice. In this way, not only do we receive the peace of God, but the God of peace himself.

Prayer: Father, help us to live in harmony with others and let your peace fill our hearts and our minds.

One Word: The peace of God will guard you

Daily Bread

LIVE IN PEACE AND HARMONY

Passage: Philippians 4:1~9

Key verse: 4:7

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

Final Exhortations

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