Philippians 3:15

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

እምብኣርሲ ፍጹማት ዘበልና ዂልና እዚ ንሕሰብ ብገለ ነገር ሓሳብኩም ንበይኑ እንተ ዀይኑ ድማ፡ ንእኡውን ኣምላኽ ኪገልጸልኩም እዩ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Philippians encourages believers to think and act like those who are mature in faith. It also promises that if someone has a different perspective, God will reveal the truth to them.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing with your friends and one of them knows how to do something really well. This verse says we should try to be like that friend. And if sometimes you think differently about things, don't worry because God will help you understand better too!

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter around AD 62 to the church in Philippi, a city in Macedonia. He was encouraging the believers who were facing challenges and reminding them of their faith journey.

Living It Out Today

In your workplace, if a colleague has a mature approach to solving problems, you can adopt similar attitudes. If there are disagreements on methods, remember that seeking God's guidance will reveal the best way forward.

Topics

• maturity in faith
• God's revelation
• spiritual growth
• unity in diversity
• seeking wisdom
• perseverance

Related Verses

• Romans 12:3
• Ephesians 4:13
• Colossians 1:28
• James 1:5
• Proverbs 2:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean by 'be thus minded' in this verse?

It means to have the same mindset or attitude as those who are mature and perfect in their faith, which includes humility, love for others, and obedience.

How can we be sure that God will reveal truths to us as mentioned in Philippians 3:15?

By keeping an open heart towards God's guidance through prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking wisdom from mature believers, you can ensure that God reveals his truth to you.

What does 'perfect' refer to in this context?

'Perfect' here refers to spiritual maturity and completeness in one's faith, not a sinless state. It is about growing in understanding and living out the Christian life fully.

How should we handle differences of opinion among believers according to Philippians 3:15?

When there are differences, we should seek God's guidance through prayer and study His word. He will reveal what is true and best for us all.