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“In A Strait Betwixt Two”Philippians 1:23

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Introduction • Often faced with difficult decisions to make:– When buying goods and services…

• TV, Car, Computer, Cell Phone, Home, Internet provider• Doctor, Dentist, Contractor

– When making a major decision…• About a new job offer• Relocating• Investments• What congregation to attend when moving to a new area

• May list the POSITIVES & NEGATIVES– This helps us to logically decide– May ask for others recommendations

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Philippians 1:21-26 - KGV“For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again”

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“I am In a Strait Betwixt Two”

“…having a desire

depart be with Christ, which is far

better”

“Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you...for your furtherance and joy of faith”

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Philippians 1:21-26 - NKGV“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you. And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again”

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Philippians 1:21-26 - TCNT“For to me life is Christ, and death is gain. But what if the life here in the body-if this brings me fruit from my labors? Then which to choose I cannot tell! I am sorely perplexed either way! My own desire is to depart and be with Christ, for this would be far better. But, for your sakes, it may be more needful that I should still remain here in the body. Yes, I am confident that this is so, and therefore I am sure that I shall stay, and stay near you all, to promote your progress and joy in the Faith; So that, when you once more have me among you, you, in your union with Christ Jesus, may find in me fresh cause for exultation”

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GODGOD’S WISDOM

SCRIPTURESLAW OF CHRIST

CHRISTIANSWORD OF SPIRIT

REBUKE SINWORSHIP GOD

WORKSPIRITUAL

CHRISTHEAVEN

“In a Strait Betwixt Two”

IDOLSMAN’S “WISDOM”BOOKS OF MENLAW OF MOSESPHARISEEWORDS OF MANEXCUSE SINWILL WORSHIPEASY LIFEFLESHLY DESIRESMANHELL

1 COR. 8:6; ACTS 19:26; MT. 6:241 COR. 1:17-27; ROM. 12:2; 10:1-6

MT. 15:9; 1 TIM. 4:1; 2 TIM. 3:16-17ROM. 7:4; ROM. 3:28; GAL. 5:4

PHIL. 3:1-10; ACTS 26:5EPH. 6:17; RE. 2:16; HEB. 4:12; MT. 26:52

1 TIM. 5:20; GAL. 2:11-14MT. 4:20; ACTS 14:11-18; COL. 2:18-23

1 COR. 15:58; JN. 9:4; JAS. 2:20-261 PET 2:11; 2 COR. 10:5

TIT. 2:14; ACTS 9REV. 21:1-8; 2 THESS. 1:7-9

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Conclusion

Is it a difficult decision?

It is your choice!God made man with the ability to choose between GOOD

and EVIL!

What Choice will you make?

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Joshua 24:15

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on

the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me

and my house, we will serve the LORD.”