God is the Source of Unshakeable Joy Philippians 2:12–13 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Why is it, that what is so desirable is such a labor to cultivate and what is so undesirable grows all by itself? We Work Out What God Works In Philippians 2:14–15 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world. Philippians 4:2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. We need to exchange cancel culture for reconciliation. John 13:35 “By this will all men know that you are my disciples if you love one another.” Philippians 2:16–18 holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. 17 Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me. Cursus Honorum Senators Equestrians Decurions Citizens Freedmen Slaves The Way Up Is Down “People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” - Thomas Merton