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Philippians 4:4 NIV
Bottom line: Joy is a focus before it's a feeling.
A. When God sent Joy, He sent unity.
Philippians 4:1-3 NIV
1. Joy comes from the completeness of love.
John 15:11 NIV
2. Joy helps us to stand fast. (Greek: stekete)
“…stand firm in the Lord…” Philippians 4:1
B. When God sent Joy, He sent a command.
Philippians 4:4-5 NIV
1. Rejoice
Matthew 5:12 NIV
2. Epieikeia (Gracious/Gentleness)
C. When God sent Joy, He sent contentment.
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
1. Pray with thanksgiving.
2. Transcending peace
D. When God sent Joy, He sent a focused mindset!
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
1. The Groove of Joy
b. Noble (Gr: Semnos)
c. Right (Gr: Dikaios)
d. Pure (Gr: Hagnos)
e. Lovely/Winsome (Gr: Prosphiles)
f. Admirable (Gr: Eophema)
g. Excellent/Virtuous (Gr: Arete)
h. Praiseworthy
2. Where is your joy rooted?