Hold such in Reputation

 

Philippians 2:25-30, 29

I Corinthians 16:18

I Thessalonians 5:12

 

I.                   Such as give themselves to the service of the Lord 2:25

a.     Share a special kinship and respect one for the other 2:27 sorrow upon sorrow

b.    Companion in labor Philippians 4:3

c.     Fellow soldier II Timothy 2:3-4

d.    Your messenger Philippians 4:18, II Corinthians 11:7-9

                                                              i.      How Paul got their support

                                                            ii.      Met his needs and wants

 

II.                Show deep concern and love for their brethren in Christ 2:26

a.     Longed after those from his home church

b.    He felt a heaviness due to their worry and concern

c.     He loved Paul so much that he seems to have worked himself into a sickness

d.    He was deeply concerned to meet the needs of others 2:4, 21

e.    Others Romans 12:13, I Timothy 5:10, Hebrews 6:10, Galatians 6:10

 

 

III.             That are willing to sacrifice themselves for the cause and work of Christ II Corinthians 12:15

a.     Wasn’t concerned about his own needs John 12:25

b.    Working to meet Paul’s needs and wants

c.     For the work of Christ Matthew 16:25