A Prayer for Maturity
Scripture Verses
Philippians 1:9-11
Outline
Pray that we may lead a life that pleases God by our actions and our attitude; a life that glorifies God in all we do.
Philippians 1:9
- And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
- Love – The basis out of which everything grows
- Abound – An exceeding measure above the ordinary
- Knowledge – The key to its source
- Judgment – Discernment, depth of insight, the ability to decide between what’s right and wrong
Philippians 1:10
- That ye may approve things that are excellent;
- Excellent – The highest standard
- Approve – Determine if something is right or true
- That ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
- Sincere – Tested by the sunlight, without wax
- Without offense – Blameless
Philippians 1:11
- Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
- Fruits of Righteousness
- Galatians 5:22, 23, Fruit of the Spirit
- Romans 6:22, Fruit of holiness
- Colossians 1:10, Fruit of good works
- Hebrews 13:15, Fruit of praise
- John 15:5, 8, Abide in Him
- Philippians 3:9 – Not my Righteousness
- Glory of God – 1 Corinthians 10:31
- Fruits of Righteousness
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