Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Philippians 2:12-18
by: Kay Samuels.
In one translation, the subheading for this section is, “Shining as Stars.” Paul instructed the Philippians (as he instructs us) to work without complaining and arguing. As light to this dark world, we cannot allow bickering and complaining to infest our lives and churches. We misrepresent Christ in this way. Our goal is to shine like stars so that all will see the way. Complaining and bickering is like hiding your lamp under a basket (Matthew 5:13)—it clouds the way we are trying to illuminate. Let us shine bright like stars representing Christ in the way we lovingly serve.