2 Corinto 4 8 9 Gisakit kami sa
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2 Corinto 4: 8, 9 “Gisakit kami sa tanang paagi, apan wala gayod mapukan; NALIBOG apan wala gayod mawad-ig paglaom. Gilutos kami sa mga tawo apan wala gayod biyai sa Dios ug bisag tuod gidagmalan sa makadaghan, wala kami mamatay. ”
Spiritual Depression Text: 2 Cor. 4: 8, 9
What is Depression? �A form of Mental Illness � 2 degrees of Depression • Minor/mild • Major �Why should we prevent Depression? • sadness, inability to socialize, inferiority • It could cause Psychosomatic Diseases • Proverbs 17: 22(KJV) says A merry heart does good, like medicine, but the “broken spirit” dries the bones.
Paul’s Advice L ook on the “Brighter Side” L ive Contented L ead Others
I. Look on the “Brighter Side” � Paul’s Options �To focus on his problems/troubles �To focus on God � Pauls’ Liabilities �Religious- other disciples wont accept him �Political- imprisoned, punished many times, “identity crisis” �Physical. Eye ailment… regarded as “thorn in the flesh” �Economically- poor. . He is making tents to support his ministry. . � Pauls’ Decision �He had chosen to focus on God’s Greatness �“our God is always bigger than our problems. . ” �Kinsa makadugang sa iyang kinabuhi pinaagi sa pagpalibog. . ? ? ? Phil. 4: 13 says “ I can DO ALL THINGS through CHRIST who gives me strength. ”
II. Live Contented �In Phil. 4: 11, Paul says, “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be CONTENT. . . ” � Not to be confused with being “STAGNANT/ lukewarm” (Rev. 3: 16) �We must learn to live within our “means” - “if we are earning 5, avoid spending 6. ” -setting REALISTIC goals -Slowly, but Surely… not too aggressive
Illustration: CLOCK “A good clock can never be determined by how fast/slow its hands rotate… it is measured by the accuracy of time it shows. ” � Over-aggresiveness can cause Depression/ “burnout” � (1 Kings 19: 4) lesson from Elijah � “Ang tumatakbong matulin kung matinik ay malalim. . ”
III. Lead Others � 1 Cor. 11: 1(KJV) says, “Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. ” �INSPECT YOURSELF • Evaluate your heart and spiritual status • Luke 6: 39, ”can a blind man lead a blind man? �INVITE THEM • If we have seen the TRUTH we should NOT keep it for ourselves only. . we should tell it to others also. . Ex. (John 1: 46) Philip said to Nathanael, “Come and see. ” �IGNITE THEM • With the Word of God… challenging, encouraging, and teaching them
