“I want to plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. …Help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel.”
Philippians 4:2-3
The book of Acts gives us the beautiful description of believers having all things in common and meeting together in each other’s homes for food, fellowship, and prayer (2:42-47). Yet we know that when two or more people are together, there is always room for conflict.
Our text indicates that Euodia and Syntyche were fellow workers in spreading the gospel and were highly respected among the other believers. A quarrel which had somehow arisen between them was negatively affecting many. Paul, in this letter to the church at Philippi, urges other believers to help these women resolve their differences for the sake of Christ.
In our own walks of faith, we too may stumble into places of sharp disagreements with those close to us. Personally, this has been a difficulty for me at times. Satan will use his lies to try separating you from God’s forgiveness and love. Take your stand against him and rely on the truth of Scripture to once again find the freedom in being peaceable. After all, He bought that peace for you at great cost.
Our text indicates that Euodia and Syntyche were fellow workers in spreading the gospel and were highly respected among the other believers. A quarrel which had somehow arisen between them was negatively affecting many. Paul, in this letter to the church at Philippi, urges other believers to help these women resolve their differences for the sake of Christ.
In our own walks of faith, we too may stumble into places of sharp disagreements with those close to us. Personally, this has been a difficulty for me at times. Satan will use his lies to try separating you from God’s forgiveness and love. Take your stand against him and rely on the truth of Scripture to once again find the freedom in being peaceable. After all, He bought that peace for you at great cost.
Scripture Focus
Philippians 4:2-5
Insight
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” (Romans 12:18)
Bible In A Year
- Ezekiel 27-28
- Psalm 144
- 1 Thessalonians 5