Dick’s latest introduction to Philippians centres on Chapter 4, verses 4-7, which he views as characteristic of the letter. The first exhortation of the passage is well-known; but is it not the second, more easily glossed over, that goes to the heart of the change Paul wants to see in the saints at Philippi?
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
