Phil 2:12-13

Work out

• Context: taking action to see results
• Content: obedience from the heart
• Orientation: with fear and trembling

Trembing: "describes one who distrusts his ability completely to meet all the requirements but religiously does his utmost to fulfill his duty"

Works in

• God initiates (works in) and we cooperate (work out)
• We can desire what He desires
• We can do what He wants done

We need to trust in His promises, train in the spiritual practices, and try in daily perseverance - and the Spirit will work!

Don't Aim Too Low

The aim is to please Him, not to "not displease Him" (2 Cor 5:9)

• But what if I try and fail?
• But won't He like the other kids better?