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•We can learn much good from following

faithful examples such as the apostle

Paul. Phil. 3:17; 1 Cor. 11:1

•We would do well to study about Paul’s

heart and follow such goodness.

Romans 9:1-3; 10:1-4; Phil. 1:6-11

Paul was Disciplined!

• He used self control and constantly

disciplined himself…1 Cor. 9:24-27

• We all must add this quality to our lives.

2 Peter 1:6

– Allow God our Father to discipline us…

Hebrews 12:5-10

– The Holy Spirit via God’s Word shall convict

us of sin, etc. so we can correct and direct

our life by His truth! John 16:8-13

Paul Motivated Others!

• He motivated through encouraging words…

Philemon 21

• He also encouraged the brethren to

motivate each other… Romans 15:14

• Be careful, not everything edifies…

1 Corinthians 10:23

• We are commanded to stir up to love and

good works by faithfully assembling together

and worshipping God. Hebrews 10:24-25

Paul Was Optimistic!

• He was focused on the right things and

was dedicated to doing the right things

too! 2 Timothy 4:6-8

• We are encouraged to live and plan for

eternity. Matthew 6:19-21

• It helps us to remember that, if we love

God and serve him that all things work

together for good… Romans 8:28-29

Paul Knew the Source of His Power!

• It was God that sustained him! 2 Tim. 4:18

• It was Jesus that he could do all things

through… Phil. 4:13

• God is the source of our strength too!

Ephesians 6:10

• We also must trust in God and seek His

help… Matthew 6:13; 2 Thes. 3:3; Phil.

4:19

Paul Was Satisfied with What He Had! Philippians 4:11

• A satisfaction that God gives us what we

need when we’re faithful. Mt. 6:33

• A recognition that every good thing that we

have is from God. James 1:17

• Even our ability to get wealth is from

God… Deut. 8:18; Prov. 10:22

• We must develop this satisfaction and

knowledge of contentment. Hebrews 13:5

Paul Was Persistent!

• He showed diligence and persistence in

teaching God’s word… Acts 28:24-31

• It is not our responsibility to make people

obey, but to teach the truth. 1 Cor. 3:5-6

• We must always be teaching the Word of

God… 2 Timothy 4:2

• We should be steadfast and immovable in

doing this… 1 Corinthians 15:58

Paul Was Happy!

• He looked forward to enjoy this with the

brethren… Romans 15:32

• He spoke before Agrippa as this…

Acts 26:2

• The obedient righteous faith allows

happiness… Romans 14:22

How Is Your Heart?

• Is it focused on these good things like Paul

was?

• You can change your heart today by

choosing to follow Christ and his truth!

Jn. 8:31-32; 2 Cor. 6:1-2

• Come to Jesus by… Hearing the truth 1

Cor. 15:3-4, Believing Jn. 8:24, Repenting

Acts 2:38, Confessing Jesus Acts 8:37,

Be Baptized Acts 22:16