Philippians 3:19
Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Philippians 3:19?

2. How does Philippians 3:19 describe the consequences of setting minds on earthly things?

3. What does "their god is their belly" reveal about misplaced priorities?

4. How can Philippians 3:19 guide us in resisting worldly temptations?

5. Compare Philippians 3:19 with Matthew 6:19-21 on storing treasures in heaven.

6. How can we ensure our "minds are set on heavenly things" daily?

7. What does "their god is their belly" mean in Philippians 3:19?

8. How does Philippians 3:19 challenge materialistic values?

9. What historical context influenced Paul's message in Philippians 3:19?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3?

11. Who worships their own desires above all else?

12. Who worships their own desires above all else?

13. What defines a libertine?

14. What does the Bible say about consuming junk food?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's warning in Philippians 3:19 challenge you to evaluate your own priorities and desires?

2. In what ways can you ensure that your "god" is not your "belly" or earthly desires, but rather the Lord Jesus Christ?

3. How can setting your mind on things above, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2, transform your daily life and decisions?

4. Reflect on a time when something you considered glorious was actually shameful in God's eyes. How did you come to that realization, and what changes did you make?

5. How can the church community support one another in maintaining an eternal perspective and avoiding the pitfalls described in Philippians 3:19?1. What are the false teachings Paul warns against in Philippians 3:1-3?

2. How does Paul's view of his own religious credentials challenge societal values?

3. How does the concept of righteousness through faith differ from righteousness through works?

4. In what ways have you found the worth of knowing Christ surpassing everything else in your life?

5. What does it mean to "press on toward the goal" in your daily life?

6. How can you live up to what you have already attained in Christ?

7. How can we apply the principle of forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead?

8. How does the concept of heavenly citizenship influence your perspective on your role in society?

9. How does anticipating Christ's return impact your daily decisions and actions?

10. How does Paul's perspective on his physical body inform our understanding of physical versus spiritual priorities?

11. In what ways are you tempted to put confidence in the flesh, and how can you shift that confidence to faith in Christ?

12. How does knowing your citizenship is in heaven impact your interaction with worldly issues?

13. How does the hope of bodily transformation inspire you in your Christian walk?

14. How can you encourage others to live as citizens of heaven?

15. What worldly accolades or accomplishments are challenging for you to view as "rubbish" compared to the worth of knowing Christ?

16. How can you strive to know Christ better in your daily life?

17. How does the principle of "pressing on toward the goal" affect your approach to challenges and setbacks?

18. How does the idea of living as a heavenly citizen influence your attitudes and actions in your community?

19. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your mind is set on heavenly, not earthly things?

20. How does the concept of the transformation of our bodies into glorious bodies like Christ's affect your view of aging, illness, or physical hardships?

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