Lesson 4901

 (Lesson 4901) (06-21-25) Philippians 4:8-13 

   “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” 

 

  In today’s quote, Paul urged believers to focus their thoughts on good things only. He encouraged them to follow his example in both thought and conduct. He expressed gratitude for their care and support, while also explaining that he had, as we should today, learned to be content in all circumstances—whether in times of need or in times of abundance. Paul concluded by affirming that we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. ~