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, 19-21
• Philippians 4:1, 17

Paul 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 1:3

Stay 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 1:21-24
• Philippians 2:17
• II Corinthians 12:15
• Philippians 3:5-11
• Philippians 3:20