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KEY #4: Expectation

What are my expectations? -Philippians 1:27-30

What does God expect?

Consistent conduct -Philippians 1:27a

What does"consistent conduct" look like?

Stand firm = Don't give up
Contending = Don't give in
Not frightened = Don't shrink back

What can we expect from God?

2 Gifts = Granted: a privilege or "gracious gift" AND Struggle: Conflict, suffering, persecution

Six possible reasons we suffer:

1. My sin --Galatians 6:7-8

2. Others' sins --Psalm 49:1

3. Spiritual attack --Job, Ephesians 6

4. Fallen world --Luke 13

5. Spiritual disicipline --Hewbrews 12

6. Spiritual development --2 Corinthians 12:9-10

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I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Expectations, Part 1