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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><b>Jim
& Marie Watt</b></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>2012-07-28 - SURVEY VII -
PHILIPPIANS 4:8 - OVERVIEW - THE MIND OF CHRIST</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font size="3"><b>1.
TRUE. a-l<u>e</u><span style="text-decoration:none">TH</span><u>E</u><span style="text-decoration:none">S
from L</span><u>E</u><span style="text-decoration:none">th</span><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">*
- 25 (203) references</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>-
Primarily unconcealed, manifest; hence actual, true to fact.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>-
Used of a person, MAT 22:16; MAR 12:14; John 3:33; 7:18; 8:26; ROM
3:4.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>-
Things that are true, conforming to reality, John 4:18.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>-
God (John 7:28); Christ (John 1:9); and God’s words (John 4:37) are
true.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>-
L<u>E</u><span style="text-decoration:none">th</span><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">
means “to hide”. “a” - means to take out of the hidden state.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font size="3"><b>2. HONORABLE. semNOS from SEbo-mai* - 4 (64)
references</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- A sense of gravity and
dignity combined.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Seriousness and purpose and
self-respect in conduct.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Necessary characteristic of
the life and conduct of Christians, 1 TIM 2:2.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Qualification of an
overseer regarding children, 1 TIM 3:4.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Necessary characteristic of
teaching imparted by an elder, Titus 2:7.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font size="3"><b>3. JUST. DIkai-os from DEcho-mai* - 81 (939)
references</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- State of being right, or
right conduct according to both Divine and human standards.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- The perfect agreement
between God’s nature and His acts, in which He is the standard for
all men!</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Used of God (John 17:25);
Christ (Acts 3:14); and men (MAT 1:19).</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">-
Used of things: blood (metaphorical) MAT 23:35; Christ’s judgment,
</span><span style="text-decoration:none">John 5:30; any
circumstance, fact, or deed, MAT 20:4; the commandment, ROM 7:12;
works, 1 John 3:12; ways of God, REV 15:3.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font size="3"><b>4. PURE. hagNOS* - 8 (20) references</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Pure from defilement, not
contaminated.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Pure from every fault,
immaculate, 2 COR 7:11; 1 TIM 5:22; JAS 3:17; 1 John 3:3; 1 PET 3:2.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Pure from carnality,
modest, 2 COR 11:2; TIT 2:5.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">-
>From the same root as HAgios, HAz</span><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">*
- to venerate.</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font size="3"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">5.
LOVELY. pros-phiL</span><u>E</u><span style="text-decoration:none">S
from PHIlos* - 1 (110) references</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Pleasing, agreeable,
lovely.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Found in Esther 5:1, third
sentence, in the Septuagint.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font size="3"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">6.
GOOD REPORT. EUph</span><u>e</u><span style="text-decoration:none">-mos
from eRE</span><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">* - 1
(4076) references</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Uttering words or sounds of
good omen; then, avoiding ill-omened words, and hence fair sounding,
of good report.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Good report, good
reputation, 2 Corinthians 6:8.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Contrast with 2 Corinthians
6:8, evil speaking defamation.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font size="3"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">7.
VIRTUE. a-reT</span><u>E</u><span style="text-decoration:none">* -
5 references</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Whatever procures
pre-eminent estimation for a person or thing.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Intrinsic eminence, moral
goodness, virtue (Daniel, Joseph).</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Impression made on others:
renown, excellence, praise.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Any particular moral
excellence, Philippians 4:8.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- An essential quality in the
exercise of faith, 2 Peter 1:5.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font size="3"><b>8. PRAISE. EPai-nos from AInos* - 11 (32)
references</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Denotes approbation,
commendation, praise.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- God deserves praise because
of His character and operations, Ephesians 1:12.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">-
Believers receive praise at the Judgment-seat of Christ exactly in
accordance with each person’s actions, 1 Corinthians 4:5.</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Praise should be accorded
to whatever is praiseworthy, Philippians 4:8.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Faithful Gospel minister
deserve praise from the churches.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><u><b>NOTE</b></u><span style="text-decoration:none"><b>:
TAKE ACCOUNT OF THE ABOVE 8 THINGS - loGIz</b></span><b><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">
from eRE</span><u>o</u><span style="text-decoration:none">* - 41
(4076) references</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Make the above subjects of
your thoughtful consideration.</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>- Carefully reflect on them;
let this mind be in you (Philippians 2:5).</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
are to </span><u>think upon</u><span style="text-decoration:none">
the above 8 things of Philippians 4:8 - on a daily basis. We can the</span><span style="text-decoration:none">n</span><span style="text-decoration:none">
follow up “thinking” with </span><u>speaking</u><span style="text-decoration:none">!
and “speaking” with </span><u>doing</u><span style="text-decoration:none">;
and “doing” with </span><u>living</u><span style="text-decoration:none">.
Actually - the living takes place when we release Christ Jesus to
live out His life through us by the Spirit! In this manner the very
</span><u>heredity</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> of Christ
is manifested through us!</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="LEFT"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">I
link Philippians 4:8 with the tribe of Judah, whose name means
</span><u>Praise</u><span style="text-decoration:none">! He is the
lion of the tribe of Judah. I like to sing something in line with a
tribe like this. I have adapted the words of an African-American
chorus for this:</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
</span><u>now</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> overcome - </span></b></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
</span><u>now</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> overcome -</span></b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
</span><u>now</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> overcome today!</span></b></font></p>
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<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>O deep in my heart, I do
believe -</b></font></p>
<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in" align="CENTER"><font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b><span style="text-decoration:none">We
</span><u>now</u><span style="text-decoration:none"> overcome today!</span></b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>Marie and I had close friends
in seminary in Chicago with a Chinese couple, Dr. Hong and Amy Wang
Sit. Amy was a concert pianist, and played concertos with the
Philadelphia Philharmonic under Stokowski. But her gift became an
idol, and God commanded her not to touch the piano for 7 years. Then
with His permission, she returned to her piano - but this time she
put 100’s of Scripture portions to classical, popular and nursery
rhyme tunes. To Philippians 4:8 she added the tune from “do, re,
me” from “Sound of Music”. Try it!</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>Amy was daughter to Dr.
Leland Wang, Chinese missionary to S.E. Asia, who founded some 100
churches. One of his favorite aphorisms was: “No Bible - No
breakfast!” He later turned this mission over to his son-in-law Dr.
Hong Sit.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>It is great to sing scripture
portions to worthy tunes. I have sung an American edition of the
Scottish Psalter arranged with modern hymn tunes - for many years.</b></font></p>
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<p style="margin-top:0.01in;margin-bottom:0in;text-decoration:none" align="LEFT">
<font style="font-size:11pt" size="2"><b>May this Philippians 4:8 be a
special blessing to each one of us as we meditate over it in the
spirit of Joshua and George Muller, and sing it in the spirit of the
Sits. Jim Watt</b></font></p>
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