Introduction
Acts 16:11-34, 40 – The examples of Lydia and the Philippian jailer.Pual gives an excellent example of unselfishness.
Philippians 1:1-8 – Paul was focusing on them. Paul was writing from prison, but didn’t focus on himself.If someone asks you how you are doing, do you always answer with complaints? Are you always focusing on the negative?Philippians 1:12-14 – Paul spoke about his imprisonment in a way that focused on the good that was being done because of it.Philippians 2:1-5, 19-21Philippians 4:1, 17Paul exemplifies the joy and peace Christians have in the face of distress and death.
Paul’s example of staying positive
Pray
Philippians 4:6-7 – God won’t necessarily take away the storms of life, but He will give you a raincoat and hold your hand.Engage with brethren
Philippians 1:3Stay busy
Philippians 1:13 – Paul was busy and productive, even in prison.I Kings 19:2-4, 14-18 – Elijah was literally running for life. God gave him something to do to help his depressed spirit.Philippians 1:21-24Philippians 2:17II Corinthians 12:15Philippians 3:5-11Philippians 3:20