Ep 259 - SERMON - Live Up: Where is your way of life headed—and who are you helping get there? Philippians 3:17-21

Paul says our words, actions, and influences are always pulling people toward a destination. That’s why he tells the church to imitate faithful examples and to pay careful attention (know the goal) so we can recognize what’s moving us toward Christ—and what’s pulling us toward “dung” (the empty promises of the world). Where is your way of life headed—and who are you helping get there?

 

Paul contrasts two paths:

👉 Enemies of the cross: their end is destruction, their “god” is appetite, their glory is shame, and their minds are set on earthly things. The core issue: they’re placing saving power in something other than the cross.

👉 Citizens of heaven: they live as people who belong to another kingdom, waiting for Jesus and trusting His power to transform them—ultimately into resurrection glory.

 

So the big call is: watch who you imitate, watch who you’re becoming, and watch who you’re leading—because your trajectory shapes others too (kids, spouse, coworkers, friends, church family).

 

Gospel Response: You can’t save yourself by cleaning up your influences—but what Christ has done changes what we do. We were once enemies, and yet Jesus died to reconcile us to God (Romans 5:10).

📌 Run back to the cross—trust Jesus, not your “stomach,” shame, success, pleasure, or performance. 📌 Invite a “citizen of heaven” into your life—ask a mature believer to step into your relationships and help you honestly assess where you’re headed and who’s shaping you.

📌 Surround yourself with gospel-centered influences so you can lead others toward life, not destruction.

 

⏫ 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗨𝗣 ⏫

📖 Philippians 3:17-21

 

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