Even When You Do Wrong...Jesus Loves You
(Philippians 4:4-6)
For this sermon series, we have been looking at Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. This letter allows us a great window to see the relationship between this early Christian community and Paul. Through this opportunity we can see not only the growth of the Christian community in Philippi but use their experience to speak to our own spiritual growth.
Last week, we learned that there are many things that can distract us from the gospel. Paul pointed out that there were all kinds of false teachers that would lead us down every path but that of Christ. This is meant to be a specific message to the people of Philippi in Paul’s time, but the message still rings true today. We need to continue to look to God to show us the way and not rely on the teachers of the world or seek to find our own way.
This week we will finish Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Paul finishes the letter giving thanks to God for this community of faith. Also, Paul continues to put forth that in all things it is God in Christ that holds us together and the gospel of Jesus Christ is greater than all of us.
