Rejoice Over the Results Versus the Motivation (Philippians 1:15-18)

We see frequent examples in Scripture of why we should rejoice over the results versus the motivation. When other men began to prophesy Joshua was concerned, but Moses rejoiced (Numbers 11 verses 26-29). When a man was casting out demons, the disciples were concerned, but Jesus said to let him continue (Mark 9 verses 38-41). Paul said some people were preaching the gospel with good motivation and others with bad motivation, but he rejoiced that the gospel was being preached (Philippians 1 verses 15-18). The prodigal son returned to his father because he was hungry (Luke 15 verse 17). We can rejoice he returned home.

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00:00 Rejoice Over the Results Versus the Motivation

10:29 Rejoice over people (Lesson One) __________ their __________.

26:16 Rejoice over people (Lesson Two) __________________ ______ gospel.

30:48 Rejoice over people (Lesson Three) __________________.

Family Worship Guide

Directions: Read the verses and then answer the questions:

Day 1: Numbers 11:16-29 —Why was Moses so overwhelmed in the wilderness? Why did God tell Moses to appoint elders? What happened with many of the men who were appointed? Why did Joshua object? How did Moses respond to Joshua’s objection?

Day 2: Mark 9:38-40 and Philippians 1:15-18—Why did Jesus’s family think He was out of his mind? Why did the disciples try to stop the man casting out demons? How did Jesus respond to their objections? What application does this have for us? What are some good and bad reasons people preach the gospel? How did Paul feel about people preaching the gospel even for bad reasons?

Day 3: Luke 15:11-17, John 6:44, 65—Why did the prodigal son want to return home? Do you think this was a good or bad reason for him to return home and why do you feel that way? Why should we consider the results versus the motivations? Can you think of some examples of results you could rejoice over even though the motivation was bad?

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