Things to think about and put into practice

Philippians 4:8-9
January 21st 2018, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor

Then Paul said 2 things to do, to the brothers and sisters of the church in Philippi.

Firstly, it is to think about whatever is good. This doesn't mean whatever is good in this world. The rules are in the word of the Bible. Then, it is to walk our lives while thinking about what is right.

Secondly, it is to put what you have heard from the Lord into practice. Things we have learned, received, listened and seen must not be ended just as they are. Just by listening doesn't change anything. We can be transformed by putting them into practice.

When putting these things into practice, the God of peace will be with us. The peace of God is in us and we will be able to testify the God of peace. People around us are watching us.

There will be no spiritual growth just by listening, without doing anything. We cannot testify anything either. This year, let us put what has been revealed to each of us into practice. And let it be a year of our great growth!

<The Verse of the Bible>

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Philippians 4:9 (NIV)