Philippians 2:12-13

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.

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One song meets this passage

  • “It was my decision to get clean, I did it for me”

    Not Afraid · Eminem

    strains against Philippians 2:12-13

    Paul ties personal effort to God's work within; this song credits only self-will, missing the deeper source of transformation Scripture points to.

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