The “Secret” Philippians 4:10-end

“The Secret” According to Oprah & Co. (Not) The tenet of the film and book is that the universe is governed by a natural law called the law of attraction which is said to work by attracting into a person's life the experiences, situations, events, and people that "match the frequency" of the person's thoughts and feelings.

“Goodbye” to Paul (for now)

Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity.

They Sent Financial Support They Sent Financial Support Phil. 2:25 …Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need;

Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. It wasn’t their fault It wasn’t their fault

Philippians 4:10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Paul should have been stressed about the money situation!

Not that I was ever in need… Philippians 4:11

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Phil. 4:12

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11 * Not to be confused with flatulation, which means “to expel intestinal gas through the anus” (Dictionary.com)

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11 …you have done well to share with me in my affliction. Phil. 4:14 …you have done well to share with me in my affliction. Phil. 4:14 These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence. Col. 2:23

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11 NOT GoodNope! Christianity, USA? For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil. 1:6

…for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. Phil. 4:11 Emotional Disorders 20% Chronically Depressed 20% Anxiety Disorders Suicide: Greatest Cause of Premature Death Relational Scars 50% Marriages Fail20% Sexually Abused 25% College Women Sexually Assaulted Evening News! ISIS / ISILEubolaFoods Killing usBehaviors Killing UsNational Debt (100k / person) Jerked Around! “Planned Obsolescence”Every TV AdWife Wrecks the LexusWife LEAVES With Lexus Our Problem, God Says: Eccles. 9:3 insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives.

“Pervasive Contentment” IS: Not Getting Overwhelmed or Panicked You FUNCTION Well! Thinking Like Christ I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. Phil. 4:12 Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Contentment Means: God’s Loving Power And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Matthew 6:32 “…your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Contentment Means: God’s Loving Power NOT My Greatness Everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ. Philippians 3:8

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Contentment Means: God’s Loving Power NOT My Greatness He Leads Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Contentment Means:

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Contentment Means: God’s Loving Power NOT My Greatness He Leads CAN DO!