Philippians #065 - Learn the Bible Broadcast - Philippians 4:4-5
Pastor Andrew B. Ray

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Philippians #065 - Learn the Bible Broadcast
Philippians 4:4-5 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

C. The Admonition to Rejoice (Philippians 4:4)

1. The content of the admonition—“Rejoice...and again I say, Rejoice.”
a. Two types of rejoicing
(1) Ungodly rejoicing (Psalm 35:19; James 4:16; Revelation 11:10)
(2) Godly rejoicing
b. Causes of rejoicing (Deuteronomy 26:11)
(1) Concerning our relationship with God
a) Faith (Psalm 13:5; Psalm 28:7)
b) Hope (Romans 12:12)
c) Scripture (Psalm 19:8; Psalm 119:14, 111, 162)
d) Salvation (Psalm 35:9; 1 Peter 1:3-9)
(2) Concerning our relationship with others
a) Marriage (Proverbs 5:18)
b) Wise and godly children (Proverbs 23:15-16, 24-25; Proverbs 29:3; 2 John 1:4)
c) Brethren (Philippians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; 3 John 1:3)
(3) Concerning the fulfillment of God’s will
a) God’s vengeance (Psalm 58:10; Proverbs 11:10; Revelation 18:20)
b) Our suffering for Christ (Acts 5:41; Colossians 1:24; 1 Peter 4:13)
c) Christ being preached (Philippians 1:18)
c. Common demonstrations of rejoicing
(1) Praise (Psalm 33:1)
(2) Singing (Psalm 68:4; Psalm 71:23; Psalm 98:4)
(3) Shouting (Psalm 5:11); Note: Shouting was not meant as an uncertain sound. It was a statement of praise made unto God.
d. Note: A man can rejoice though sorrowful (2 Corinthians 6:10) or heavy (1 Peter 1:6).
2. The source for rejoicing—“in the Lord” (3.1" class="scriptRef">Philippians 3:1, 3)
3. The extent of the admonition—“alway” (1 Thessalonians 5:16)

D. The Admonition for Moderation (Philippians 4:5)

1. The content of the admonition—“moderation”
a. Only two verses contain this word or a variation of it (Joel 2:23; Philippians 4:5).
b. It is difficult to ascertain a definition from these two verses, but historically the word meant governed, controlled, within boundaries, or temperate.
c. In other words, the Christian life is a life of boundaries, self-restraint, and self-denial. It is not for the weak, but for the strong.
2. The manifestation of the admonition—“Let your moderation be known unto all men.”
3. The cause of the admonition—“The Lord is at hand.” (see Jeremiah 23:23; Romans 13:12)