May 15, 2005

Intro: Chap. 4:6-9- the last section of exhortation before

Paul moves back to personal and relation items.

I.PRESCRIPTION FOR INNER PEACE- vs.6-7

John 14:27

1) Anxious for nothing-  refusing to allow petty daily

disturbances to rob you of peace-   Psa. 37:1-8

2) Prayerful for everything- Eph.6:18

3) Thankful in all things- I Thess.5:18

II. PRACTICE OF PURE THINKING- vs.8

“true”   “noble”   “just”   “pure”  “lovely”   “good report”

1) Not the items of American mentality

2) They call us to a higher level

3) Life is to be calculated by these!

III. PRINCIPLE OF PERSONAL APPLICATION- vs.9

1)Observing godliness in others can assist us.

2) No one’s obedience can be a substitute for your

  obedience.

3) You remain responsible and accountable for your

own obedience.