Philippians 4New International Version (NIV)

Closing Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity

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

2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mindin the Lord. 3 Yes, 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, whose names are in the book of life.

Final Exhortations

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

8 Finally, 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. 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.

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The natural law of life tells us that what we give, we get; what we sow,
we will also reap; and what we send out, comes back. And for every
choice come responsibilities and accountability.

One of the greatest gifts God has given us is the freedom to make a
choice. He created us to voluntarily respond to His call and will.

When the Bible said that we are created in the image of God, it simply
means we are created to have feelings, emotions, moral
consciousness, intellect and the freedom of choice.

This 6-week Life Group material will help you improve the one thing
in life over which you have complete control: your THINKING.
This deeply influences every other aspect of your life. We would like to
remind you that there are always two important sides about choices:

1. We always have a choice - and that choice will always make a difference.

2. There is a consequence in our choices.

So as we go through this series, may we choose wisely as we focus
our mind on whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if
there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think
about these things.(Philippians 4:8 ESV)

As we go through this series, we encourage you to read and study the
Book of Philippians. Use it in your quiet time, journal your reflections
and share it to your Life Group.
Let us enjoy the series together.

“If you knew for certain that this life was all there was, it would affect
your thinking substantially—it would change the way you make
decisions, big and small.” -- Charles Stanley, Pastor/Teacher

We always have a choice—and that choice will always make a
difference. --- from your HLM Pastors