Pastor David Yu.
Philippians 1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:9 And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment
- "abound": abundant [love]; this love would be abundant.
- Dave prays through the membership list every Monday, because IBC is dear to his heart.
- A love directed by God's thoughts and standards.
- A love that is willing to let go of sin.
Philippians 1:10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ;
- "so that you may approve": to wisely choose the better [with informed love].
- "excellent": ie. parents want the best for their children's schooling in Thailand.
- When we think of our spiritual lives, many times we think of convenience. However, we are to choose what is best for our spiritual lives: what is excellent.
- Those who love Christ, live holy. When they are in love with Jesus, you can see it in the choices that they make.
"You don't have to have your ducks in order, just live out what you know." - David Yu.
