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Philippians 1: Should I Stay (part 6: Phil 1:27-30)

 Verses 27-30: Paul has these words of encouragement then

27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, but that you will be saved—and that by God. 29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.

 

This is Paul’s encouragement to the congregation in Philippi and it is a good encouragement to the congregation here in Port Alberni too. Whatever happens:

·       let us conduct ourselves in a manner consistent with the Good News of Jesus Christ

·       Let us stand firm in the Spirit

·       Let us all strive together united for the Faith

·       Let us not be frightened to stand up with those who oppose us

For as we are willing to serve Him and even suffer for Him that will be comforting evidence to us that indeed we are saved. God has been using each of you and all of us in great ways. And I have faith that, as Verse 27 says, whatever happens you will conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.

 

Let us pray.

 

Philippians 1:21-26

Tune: 'Should I Stay or Should I Go' by The Clash

 

Saviour, You will let me know

Should I stay, or should I go?

If you say that you're inclined

I'll be here till the end of time

So I know You'll let me know

Should I stay, or should I go?

 

You always please, please, please

You're happy when I'm on my knees

One day it's good, and next it's great

So if you want me to stay back

Well, I know You'll let me know

Should I stay, or should I go?

 

Should I stay, or should I go now?

Should I stay, or should I go now?

If I go, I'll be with You, wow!

And if I stay, I will share your love now

So I know You'll let me know

 

This discernment's prodding me

I'm glad You want me, set me free

Exactly where I'm supposed to be

I’m torn between the two that’s reality

I know You'll let me know

When I live here, and when to Heaven I'll go?

 

Should I stay, or should I go now?

Should I stay, or should I go now?

If I go, I'll be with You, wow!

And if I stay, I will share Your love now

I know You'll let me know

 

When I live here, and when to Heaven I'll go?

Should I stay, or should I go now?

If I go, I'll be with you, wow!

And if I stay, I will share your love now

I know You'll let me know

Should I stay, or should I go?

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