Scripture
For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain.
Observation
For Paul the choice between living and dying is equally weighted. To live means achieving more for Christ. To die means to be with Christ.
He encourages the Philippians to live their lives in a manner worthy of the gospel. They are to be united in mind and spirit, contending for the faith.
God has granted them the privilege of believing and also suffering for Christ.
Application
The high point of faith is to have the attitude of Paul that whether we are in this life or the next, Christ is all in all.
Too many christians can only see what is happening in this life and so become discouraged or confused when things don’t work out the way they expect.
For Paul this is all in God’s hands. He desires to be with Christ, but in the meantime he will do all he can to serve Christ.
It is this attitude of Christ at the centre of all we do that makes for a person of faith and maturity.
Prayer
Lord Jesus. It is so easy to take my eyes off you and become distracted by the world. Please help me to put you at the centre of all things. Amen.
New Life Narrabri 
Hi,
(Philippians 1: 21) states :’For to me to live is Christ, & to die is gain.’
The verse is propounded nicely in this article.
This is one way of explanation with the consistent verses about:
lf to live is Christ, How should we live. #
1) ‘ Settings the mind, on the things above. ‘(Colossians.3: 3) That is,’Setting the mind on the Spirit which is life & peace.'(Romans 8 : 6 )
‘Seeking first the kingdom of God & His righteousness.’ (Matthew 6 : 33 ) ‘ Seeking His presence continually!’ & waiting for Him’..(1 Chronicles 16:11 )
‘ Remaining still before Him .’’(Psalm 37:7)’ looking at Him the founder & perfecter of our faith. ‘( Hebrews 12 : 1)
‘ Trusting Him with all heart & not leaning on our own under standing but acknowledging Him in all ways’. (Proverbs 3: 5)
Being steadfast in all the ways.”
(Proverbs . 4 : 26 ) Keeping in step with the Spirit.’ (Gal. 5 : 25 )
‘Pursuing righteousness & kind ness. (Proverbs . 21:21)
‘ Committing our way to Him. ‘(Psalm 37 : 5 )
‘Obeying His voice .’ ( Deute. 39 : 19 )
‘Not forgetting His teaching, i. e. His commandments’.(Proverbs . 3:1)
‘Not fearing anything, thus
dismaying. (lsaiah 41 : 1o) but, fearing the Lord.'( Proverbs 14 : 27 )
‘Loving Him’.(Matthew . 22 : 37)
2) ‘Living by faith not by sight.’
(2 Corinthians 5:7)
Not mastering by anything.’
(1 Corinthians 6:12) and,
‘Walking, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, as the days are evil.’Ephesians 5:15-16 )
3) ‘Setting an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith & in purity.’ (1 Timothy 4: 12)
‘Keeping tongue from evil & lips from speaking deceit; turning away from evil & doing good.’1 Peter 3 : 11)
‘Without grumbling or arguing.’
(Philippians . 2:14 )
4) ‘Working heartily, Whatever you do as for the Lord & not for men.’
(Colossians. 3 : 23 )
5)’ Whether eating or drinking , doing all to the glory of God.’
(1Corinthians .10 : 31 )
‘Heeding instruction’.( Pro.10: 17)
6)’Keeping heart with all vigilance
,for from it flow the springs of life.'(Proverbs 4 : 23 )
‘With all lowliness, meekness & longsuffering, being kind & tender hearted one to another’.
( Ephesians . .4 : 2 & 32)
’Living at peace.’ ( Rom. 12 : 18) &
holiness with everyone. ‘
(Hebrews 12:14 )
7) ‘Laying aside every sin.'(Hebrews 12:1 ) Presenting the bodies, as a living sacrifice. ‘(Romans 12:1 )
8) ‘Not conforming to this world, but transforming by the renewal of mind. ‘ (Romans 12 : 2 )
9)’ Remaining steadfast under trial.’ (James 1:12 )
`Not worrying about the next day. ‘(Matthew 6: 25)
‘ Keeping life free from love of money.’ (Hebrews .13 :5 )
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