Joy comes from within, not from without. Paul was in prison, but he did not let this rob him of his joy (Philippians 1:4, 18, 25, 26; 2:2, 16, 17, 18, 28; 3:1, 3; 4:1, 4, 10, 11). No matter where Paul was, he was always joyful and always content (cf. 4:11). Paul had the joy of the Lord. 1. THIS JOY COMES FROM A SINGLE MIND (Phil.2:1,2,5; and Eph.4:1-6;5:25). 2. THIS JOY COMES FROM A SUBMISSIVE MIND (Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:3). 3. THIS JOY COMES FROM AN UNSELFISH MIND (Phil. 2:3,4; 2Cor. 4:5) If Christ humbled himself to come as a servant, then by his example we are servants, if we be like-minded, and our joy is serving to glorify His name. |