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The Right Stuff (Philipians Part 6)

I have to let you know, for reasons that will become clear, that I prepared this series and this message much earlier in the year, around April/May. This can be verified, but I just wanted you to know that because I will be touching on things in a few moments that have happened more recently in the life of the church. That’s partly God’s timing and partly the joy of going through a book systematically. Philippians 4:1–9: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 mind in 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. 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