Philippians 1:20-24

“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.”

  • Fruitful labor for Christ was Paul’s main priority in life, and being physically with Christ was his main goal in death. Paul was ready to live only because he was ready to die. A Christian’s priorities should be to honor Christ with their life, grow to become more like Him daily, spread His love, and tell the good news of salvation that He offers. These priorities should be at the top of every Christian’s list. We must be confident in death and purposeful in life.

I believe that the only thing better than living a life in true relationship with Jesus Christ is when God calls you from this life into eternity when you will have a face-to-face relationship with Jesus Christ! Success, fulfillment, peace, and joy can only be obtained when a person is assured of and focuses on their future in heaven after this life. Our goal should always be to be in the presence of Christ and our task should always be to align others to that same goal. May God always be glorified in our lives. If you are not ready to die, it is impossible to have peace while you are living. When we understand, accept, and focus on the Gospel, we are in a win-win situation!

  • Are you fulfilling your role in this life, which is to honor, worship, live for and share Jesus Christ?
  • What fruitful labor are you involved in?
  • Are you ready to die if God so chooses?
  • Do you fear death or are you assured of your position in Christ?
  • How deep is your faith in God’s promise of eternal life?

Will death be “gain” for you?

Isaiah 5:11-12

“Woe to those who rise early in the morning, that they may run after strong drink, who tarry late into the evening as wine inflames them. They have lyre and harp, tambourine and flute and wine at their feasts, but they do not regard the deeds of the Lord, or see the work of his hands.”

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Isaiah 3:9

“For the look on their faces bears witness against them; they proclaim their sin like Sodom; they do not hide it. Woe to them. For they have brought evil on themselves.” Acts 6:15 “And gazing at him, all who sat in the council saw that his face was like the face of an angel.”

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Isaiah 1:18-20

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” 1 John 1:6-7 “If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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Isaiah 1:5-6

“Why will you still be struck down? Why will you continue to rebel? The whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. From the sole of the foot even to the head, there is no soundness in it, but bruises and sores and raw wounds; they are not pressed out or bound up or softened with oil.” James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

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Solomon 1:4; 2:14; 3:1-2; 4:7

Solomon 1:4 “…. We will exult and rejoice in you; we will extol your love more than wine; rightly do they love you.” Solomon 2:14 “…. let me see your face, let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.” Solomon 3:1 “…. I sought him whom my soul loves; I sought him, but found him not.” Solomon 3:2 “I will rise now and go about the city, in the streets and in the squares; I will seek him whom my soul loves. I sought him, but found him not. “ Solomon 4:7 “You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you.”

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Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Romans 4:7-8 “Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.” Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” 1 John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Romans 8:1-2 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” John 14:6 “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father

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