Philippians 3:15-17 - Think This Way

Philippians 3:15-17 -  Let us therefore, as many as are perfect [mature, full-grown], think this way. If in anything you think otherwise, this God will also reveal that to you. Nevertheless, to the extent that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule. Let us be of the same mind. Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example. -- World English.

All who truly belong to Christ should be of one spirit in faith, hope and love. Such will move ahead in service of their Lord in accomplishing his purposes. All have their mind on this same goal, and should be seeking to develop themselves to perfection in the spirit of faith, hope and love. This does not mean that in the flesh we will no longer make mistakes, but it does signify a level of perfection in the spirit of love, faith and hope that can no longer be corrupted.

While it may be that at some point in this present evil age we will have perfected our faith and love, this should not in any way give cause to think that we have made it and thus that we no longer need to think as the apostle spoke of in the verses preceding. Indeed, if we think we have become so perfect, we may even become lax in our diligence toward our faith as well in love, which would demonstrate that we had not actually reached the goal Paul wrote about. Such should refocus their minds and seek by prayer and Biblical study and by the earnest endeavor to purify their hearts to progress into the unity of the spirit. -- Ephesians 4:3. -- Ronald R. Day, Sr.

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