“Help These Women”

To me “help these women” are the most embarrassing words in the Bible! That’s because two women, Euodia and Syntyche, caused such serious problems in their church that the apostle Paul had to intervene. What did he do?

Paul spoke directly to the two ladies, imploring them to be of the same mind “in the Lord,” that they keep the peace, that they live in love. Paul advised them to put aside their differences for the grander cause of the common good of the church at Philippi and the body of Christ.

Paul praised these two women. Paul recalled how they labored shoulder-to-shoulder with him for the cause of the gospel and had served with many workers for Christ.

Paul called upon others in the church to “help these women.” He encouraged their involvement in helping to solve the problem.

My friend, pray! Pray that you won’t be the cause of any disruptions in your church and that you won’t hinder the work of the church for the cause of Christ. Ask God to help you live in unity.

God, please keep me from being a division in Your body of believers. Help me to bring unity and harmony to those around me. I want to be a peacekeeper in Your name. Amen.

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Jim and Elizabeth George

Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:

  • Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
  • Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
  • Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
  • Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
  • Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
  • Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Learn more about Jim and Elizabeth George here.

Jim and Elizabeth George

Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:

  • Simplify life by focusing on God’s priorities.
  • Appreciate God’s Word and apply it to everyday situations.
  • Respond to circumstances with confidence by seeing yourself through God’s loving eyes.
  • Increase closeness in marriage by serving and honoring each other.
  • Powerfully shape the hearts of children and teenagers.
  • Enjoy greater intimacy with God.

Learn more about Jim and Elizabeth George here.


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