37. Faith Isn’t Complete Until You Act

As we continue to talk about Philippians it’s important to remember that chapter 4 doesn’t stop at “thinking on these things.” Paul takes it a step further, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice.” Faith is not just a way of thinking; it’s a way of living, choosing, and acting. Paul invites us into a life that moves beyond contemplation into action. It’s one thing to dwell on what is noble and praiseworthy, but another to step forward in obedience, generosity, and love.

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00:00 — Two Great Questions
00:26 — Why Faith Requires a Bias Toward Action
01:21 — Longfellow’s “Psalm of Life” and Paul’s Call to Act
02:11 — What It Means to Learn and Receive From Others
03:02 — Jane Goodall and the Power of Apprenticeship
03:55 — Who Are You a Disciple Of?
06:14 — Why Prayer Is a Spiritual Ecosystem
08:23 — Gordon MacDonald and Tony Campolo’s “Big Tipper” Story
10:20 — Serving as a Spiritual Discipline: Nancy’s “Yes”
11:18 — The Promise: Not Just the Peace of God, but the God of Peace
12:10 — What Are You Thinking? What Are You Doing?