In these verses, we see three important relationships we need to have and what a faithful friend looks like. A faithful friend intentionally invests, genuinely cares, and sacrificially serves.

In Philippians 2:12-18, Paul teaches us how to shine bright in a dark world by working out, shutting up, and pouring out.

Joy comes through humility by forgetting yourself and focusing on Jesus’ selfless example.

Paul teaches us how to have unstoppable joy. We have unstoppable joy when we are focused on the progress of the gospel, free by the power of Jesus, and faithful to His purpose for our lives.

As believers, we can have joy as partakers of the gospel and partners in the gospel, standing on the promises of the gospel.

Jesus expects devotion from His disciples, because devotion to Him will produce kingdom desires.

"If you were the Devil, how would you take the next generation out and ruin them without them even knowing?" (ChatGPT question)

Psalm 63 teaches us that the secret to satisfaction in life is to always be desperate for God, delight in God, and depend on God.