Echad With God!

Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brothers whatever is true, whatever honorable, whatever is righteous, whatever pure from carnality, whatever pleasing and acceptable, whatever sound and of good report, if anything virtuous and praiseworthy, take an inventory of these things learned and received and heard and seen in me. Regularly and consciously perform these and God’s peaceful rest will be present with you.

Here, Paul begins to finalize his letter to the Philippians, attempting to consolidate what he has said or implied in the letter, up to now. These two verses are a generalized statement on how a Messianic Centered life should be, which begs us to define a few terms. 

-True: in accordance with fact or reality, accurate or exact, no gray areas.
-Honorable: bringing or worthy of honor, to be morally correct, honest, moral, ethical, principled, righteous, right-minded, full of integrity
-Righteous:morally right or justifiable; virtuous
-Pure from Carnality: Free from the pleasures of the flesh. Those normally associated with addiction.
-Pleasing and Acceptable: satisfying or appealing, able to be agreed on
-Sound and of Good Report: based on reasonable, sensable, or judgment, high standing among others.
-Virtuous and praiseworthy: having or showing high moral standards, deserving approval and admiration.

At first, this appears to be a high standard, but in reality, it reflects the "Golden Rule", Y'shua gave us. 

In all things, therefore, be an innovator, start the spark, to bring about things to all humans, without distinction to race or order, after the same manner you desire others , to bring about things for yourself, for this is the Torah and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12

Paul is reiterating what he said earlier in the text. Take an inventory of these values, within you life. Whatever you lack, step it up and fill that gap, because if we are truly God's People, the Remnant of God, we should exert a conscious daily effort towards these values. In the end, our lives should reflect that these values are not only 2nd nature, but indeed our primary nature. As a result, we will know, without a shadow of a doubt, that we are the children of God, having his peace and resting in him. Can I get an Big O' Amen?

Philippians 4:10

Now, I rejoice in the Lord greatly because now, as in the past, allowed to sprout again concern for me even before your mind possessed the opportunity.

Here Paul is rejoicing and thanking God, for the continuous level concern, that the Philippians possessed, from the beginning, even though most people would have not given his situation any additional thought. Isn't that how we are to treat each other.

Philippians 4:11-14

Not though I speak from my want, for I have an understanding of contentment in the circumstances I am. Knowing how to live humbly. Knowing how to live prosperously. In any and all, becoming intimately satisfied, acquainted with and seeking, with eager desire, both excellence and humbleness. Being strong in all things in what strengthens me. Anyway, making this known, speaks well of you to allow us to become partakers with our tribulation.

Paul goes on to say that he has no wants or needs that has not been satisfied, by the Lord and the Love of the Philippians. He is content and satisfied in all things, all the time. How? By being strong in the previous values, that he mentioned. You, too, can be content and satisfied, by living a life, that is humble, prosperous, with an longing desire for the same values, having the peaceful rest in the Lord, through our Messiah. Exhibiting these same values and their unwavering support and concern for Paul shows that we are or becoming Echad, One, which is the ultimate goal of the Remnant of God.

Philippians 4:15-17

You also know Philippians, where I preached first the proclamation of the grace of God manifest and pledged in Christ, when I came out of Macedonia, no church communicated in word, giving and receiving, but you alone, for even in Thessolonica you sent a gift more than once, for my needs. Not that I seek gifts, but I seek the increasing fruits of your words.

Even though Paul appreciated all the concern, love and gifts, the Philippians gave him, he seeks their continued living, in the Lord and ultimately, their presence, with him, at the Throne of God, above all earthly things. These verses shows how the Philippians are a model, of how to live Echad, One in the Messiah and One with each other.

Philippians 4:18-19

Moreover, received everything, received and beyond measure from Epaphroditus, these in full what you sent, a fragrant aroma, acceptable sacrifice, pleasing and acceptable to God and our God will complete all your needs according to his riches, in glory in Messiah Y’shua.
Our edifying gifts towards each other, regardless of what they are, are a pleasing sacrifice to God and as a result, God will complete you by appointing us joint heirs with the Messiah Y'shua. Romans 8:17

Philippians 4:20-23

Moreover, towards our God and Father, Glory forever and ever, Amen! Salute every holy one in Messiah Y’shua. The brothers with me salute you. All holy ones salute you, especially those of Caesar’s household. Grace of Lord Y’shua Messiah with your Spirit. Amen!

Be friendly, Salute, say hi, greetings, to everyone, in the Messiah Y'shua. Having a family like love for all who are in the Messiah.

The rest of Verses 20-23 are self explanatory.

To God, our Father, be the Glory, through Messiah Y'shua, forever and ever, Amen! The Grace of God is in the Spirit, not the flesh.