THE UNITY OF KINGDOM CITIZENSHIP (4 OF 10)
Scripture: Philippians 1:27, Philippians 2:4
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The Unity of Kingdom Citizenship (4 of 10)
Series: Philippians
Patrick Edwards
Philippians 1:27-2:4
Introduction
I've done a lot of international travel over the past ten years or so, from Nicaragua to Romania, Ireland, Wales, England, last year was my first trip of hopefully many to Albania. I've been really blessed to travel on mission trips and meet Christians and non-Christians throughout much of the world. One of the things that I've always found interesting, however, it's a silly thing, but how often I meet someone and they'll say I look American. Like I don't know what that means. Sometimes it's just a statement of fact; sometimes I wonder if the person means it's as an insult, but it just is what is. In fact, over the past couple of years I've often tried to study the clothes and hairstyles, etc. of the place I'm travelling to beforehand just to reduce how much I stand out. But the fact remains it appears that Americans are a certain way that makes them relatively identifiable to other cultures.
Now some of it is pretty easy, we wear a lot ball caps and khaki shorts. Apparently, other cultures haven't come to embrace these staples of the American wardrobe. But then there are other things that I've been told distinguish Americans. Rather, though, than list some of those things, I'd encourage you, instead, to try to answer that question yourself. What do you think distinguishes Americans? Not just in appearance, but, truly, what are some defining marks and characteristics of what it means to be an American?
I ask, of course, not to start some political debate or for travel tips. I ask because citizens of a particular place often have distinguishing marks about them, characteristics that are unique to them. And this isn't a bad thing; it's good. People of different nations are supposed to be different; there should be distinguishing marks. But the Gospel introduces another layer to this discussion, because while you may, yes, be a citizen of ...
Series: Philippians
Patrick Edwards
Philippians 1:27-2:4
Introduction
I've done a lot of international travel over the past ten years or so, from Nicaragua to Romania, Ireland, Wales, England, last year was my first trip of hopefully many to Albania. I've been really blessed to travel on mission trips and meet Christians and non-Christians throughout much of the world. One of the things that I've always found interesting, however, it's a silly thing, but how often I meet someone and they'll say I look American. Like I don't know what that means. Sometimes it's just a statement of fact; sometimes I wonder if the person means it's as an insult, but it just is what is. In fact, over the past couple of years I've often tried to study the clothes and hairstyles, etc. of the place I'm travelling to beforehand just to reduce how much I stand out. But the fact remains it appears that Americans are a certain way that makes them relatively identifiable to other cultures.
Now some of it is pretty easy, we wear a lot ball caps and khaki shorts. Apparently, other cultures haven't come to embrace these staples of the American wardrobe. But then there are other things that I've been told distinguish Americans. Rather, though, than list some of those things, I'd encourage you, instead, to try to answer that question yourself. What do you think distinguishes Americans? Not just in appearance, but, truly, what are some defining marks and characteristics of what it means to be an American?
I ask, of course, not to start some political debate or for travel tips. I ask because citizens of a particular place often have distinguishing marks about them, characteristics that are unique to them. And this isn't a bad thing; it's good. People of different nations are supposed to be different; there should be distinguishing marks. But the Gospel introduces another layer to this discussion, because while you may, yes, be a citizen of ...
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