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Philippians 4:11
Job remarks that, as God's creations and recipients of His benevolence, we have no right to complain when He allows us to endure afflictions or hardships. Even in these times, we still reap the benefits of His goodness because it is good for us to be afflicted, to receive correction, because these trials will eventually benefit us. The result will always show God's goodness.
Martin G. Collins
Goodness
Philippians 4:11-13
Paul demonstrates the proper attitude to have: He was content whether poor or prosperous, whether weak or strong, whether people loved him or hated him. It is not easy to do sometimes, but he says, "Whatever state I'm in, I'm going to be content because, when I have Christ in me, I can do anything that He wants me to do. So I can't think about those other things. I have to be content with what God has given."
A person's condition or his position does not need to matter a whit as long as Christ is working through him.
Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Countering Presumptuousness
Philippians 4:10-12
Frustration and bitterness were not Paul's companions. He did not make what he considered to be his needs absolutes in order to determine his sense of well-being. By faith, he believed that God was watching over his life and would provide.
Paul followed the example of Jesus Christ, and this is the example that we too are to follow. We are to learn to be angry and not sin. We are to learn not to make frustration, bitterness, and hostility regular parts of our lives.
John W. Ritenbaugh
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What Does Philippians 4:11 Mean?
Paul exemplifies the proper attitude, remaining content whether poor or prosperous, weak or strong, loved or hated. Though difficult, he resolves to be content in whatever state he is in because, with Christ in him, he can do anything Christ wants him to do. A person's condition or position does not matter at all as long as Christ works through him; one must be content with what God has given. As God's creations and recipients of His benevolence, we have no right to complain when He allows afflictions or hardships. Even then, we reap the benefits of His goodness, for it is good to be afflicted and receive correction, since these trials eventually benefit us and always demonstrate God's goodness.