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NASB | Philippians 3:15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 3:15 All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you. |
Subject: What is "this attitude?" |
Bible Note: Greetings Ray - it is always good to hear from you! What wonderful things to contemplate - I like that word reasonableness - does it imply that we are to be "teachable" as well as tolerant of those who do not see things the way we do? I guess what prompts me to consider this passage is the critical spirit that creeps into our dialog on this site at times! Also upon reflection, I also see myself becoming critical and uncompassionate in my relationships with others! Oh to rely upon the mind of Christ and choosing to think His thoughts rather than to dwell on those things that profit us not! (see my discussion below about gaining Christ and things that are "gain to me") Just this weekend I heard Beth Moore challenge a group of women with this statement: "God does not call us to uniformity; He calls us to UNITY!" (emphasis, mine) There are many denominational differences represented on this Forum as well as in our relationships with others. At times, those differences surpass the cross of Christ which unites us. I like what you have written about the attitude that we SHOULD have: one of gentleness, a forbearing spirit and being of one mind in the Lord. How might we foster or encourage this attitude in one another? How does one "Gain Christ? - what do these verses (Phi 3:8 and 13) tell us is necessary? How do we determine what things to "leave behind?" (I think verse 7 gives the answer - whatever is "gain to me".) Why does Paul say that the loss of all things that were gain to him was a suffering? What characterizes things that are "gain to me?" Looking for your insight, mommapbs |