8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
True: 2 Samuel 22:31: This God—His way is perfect; the Word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.”
Honorable: 1 Peter 2:12: “Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.”
Just: Ezra 9:15: “O Lord, the God of Israel, you are just, for we are left a remnant that has escaped, as it is today. Behold, we are before you in our guilt, for none can stand before you because of this.”
Pure: Psalm 119:9: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.”
Lovely: Song of Solomon 2:14: “O my dove, in the clefts of the rock, in the crannies of the cliff, let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.”
Commendable: Galatians 4:18: “It is always good to be made much of for a commendable purpose, and not only when I am present with you”
Excellence: 2 Peter 1:3: “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and excellence”
Worthy of Praise: Psalm 18:3: “I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”
Finally Paul mentions in v.9 whatever you have seen in me. This means that Paul was living a life worthy of his calling right? Absolutely he was trying to. This does NOT mean he was perfect by any means. What this means is Colossians 3:17 “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” This sums up these two verses perfectly.
Father, please live through me. Spirit fill me with praise for the Father through the gift the Son has been offered for me. Allow me to serve you in everything.
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