Sublime

He wants us to come away from this text not with theological questions but with a renewed sense of assurance: that the God who began a good work in us will indeed bring it to completion in the day of Christ Jesus (Phil. 1:6).

“It is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose” (Philippians 2:13). Our task is to relate these truths and promises to our making and breaking of habits.

in the interest of the gospel

Humility “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2:3).

“Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man” (Eccles. 12:13).

the promises that we make before God.

Les Stobbe, Max Lucado, Charlie Wetzel, Les Parrott, Bob Buford,

We shall not rely upon our own morality and conduct and good behaviour.