29/07/2022
May 15, 2022
* PERSEVERE UNTIL THE END *
Philippians 3:12-14
[13] . . . Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
[14]I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
I. How to be persistent in our walk with God:
A. By having a new mindset (mind of Christ)
---- Renew your mind through the Word of
God. Rom. 12:2 ". . Be transformed by
the renewing of your mind."
(Forgetting what lies behind.
Phil.3:13b)
B. Remember your purpose.
> You are created to glorify God.
Eph.1:11-12
> You are saved to serve God.
Rom.12:1-2; Eph.2:10
> You are saved for the purpose of
becoming like Christ.
Phil.2:3-5
(Christlikeness is the high calling
of God. -- Phil.3:14)
---- Always remember your purpose by
having a daily connection with God
so that Satan cannot steal the
consciousness of your purpose.
C. Focus your eyes on Jesus.
---- Hebrews 12:2 "Let us fix our eyes
on Jesus. . ."
(Phil.3:13b-14)
II. Why should we persevere?
A. To produce maturity.
--- James 1:2-4 ". . . Perseverance must
finish its work so that you may
become mature ..."
B. To produce quality character.
(character of Christ/Christlikeness)
---- Rom.5:4 "... Perseverance produces
character.. "
---- Gal.5:22-23 ". . . Love, Joy, Peace,
Patience, Kindness, Goodness,
Faithfulness, Gentleness, and
Self-Control."
(Satan uses accusations to
discourage you, but God uses it
to refine your character.)
C. To produce heavenly rewards.
--- James 1:12 " Blessed is the man who
perseveres under trial, because when
he has stood the test, he will receive
the crown of life which the Lord has
promised to those who love Him.
Ptra. Raquel Montenegro