Be Joyful (Philippians): Even When Things Go Wrong, You Can Have Joy

by Warren Wiersbe

Discover the Secret!Discover the Secret! Jesus said: "These things I have spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full" (John 15:11).

But perhaps you aren't exactly overflowing with joy. If you could stand a little more joy--or even a lot more!--Then Dr. Warren Wiersbe has a message for you. In this book he:

• Unlocks the treasures of the Apostle Paul's "joy epistle" to the Philippians
• Pinpoints the joy-stealers
• Shows why you don't need to worry
• Outlines the secret of contentment

Author Wiersbe says: "If you master . . . Philippians, then you should enjoy a happy Christian life!" This book, then, could be a turning point for you. Discover the secret of joy, walk out into the sunshine and BE JOYFUL!BE JOYFUL!

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Paperback, 156 pages

Published October 1st 1976 by David C Cook (first published June 1974)

tags: theology, reference, spirituality, faith, christian non fiction, religion, biblical, nonfiction, christian living, christian

Book Quotes

“The person whose happiness depends on ideal circumstances is going to be miserable much of the time.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Perhaps the deepest Christian fellowship and joy we can experience in this life is at the throne of grace, praying with and for one another.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“The words of Jim Elliot were true: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“You are writing a gospel, A chapter each day, By the deeds that you do And the words that you say. Men read what you write, Whether faithful or true: Just what is the gospel According to you? —SOURCE UNKNOWN”

― Warren Wiersbe

“People who live for things are never really happy, because they must constantly protect their treasures and worry lest they lose their value.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“We have no control over the weather or over the traffic on the expressway or over the things other people say and do. The person whose happiness depends on ideal circumstances is going to be miserable much of the time.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“The difference between spiritual fruit and human religious activity is that the fruit brings glory to Jesus Christ. Whenever we do anything in our own strength, we have a tendency to boast about it. True spiritual fruit is so beautiful and wonderful that no human can claim credit for it; the glory must go to God alone.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“The secret of joy in spite of circumstances is the single mind. The secret of joy in spite of people is the submissive mind.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Submissive Mind (Phil. 2). This chapter focuses on people, and the key verse says, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better [more important] than themselves” (v. 3). In chapter 1, Paul puts Christ first. In this chapter, he puts others second. Which means he puts himself last! The reason people aggravate us so much is usually because we do not have our own way. If we go through life putting ourselves first, and others go through life putting themselves first, then at many points there are going to be terrific battles.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“The secret is this: When you have the single mind, you look on your circumstances as God-given opportunities for the furtherance of the gospel, and you rejoice at what God is going to do instead of complaining about what God did not do.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“What grace! From heaven to earth, from glory to shame, from Master to servant, from life to death, “even the death of the cross”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Am I conducting myself in a manner worthy of the gospel?” is a good question for us to ask ourselves regularly.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“It is worth remembering that the world around us knows only the gospel that it sees in our lives. You are writing a gospel, A chapter each day, By the deeds that you do And the words that you say. Men read what you write, Whether faithful or true: Just what is the gospel According to you? —SOURCE UNKNOWN”

― Warren Wiersbe

“The Submissive Mind (Phil. 2). This chapter focuses on people, and the key verse says, “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better [more important] than themselves” (v. 3). In chapter 1, Paul puts Christ first. In this chapter, he puts others second. Which means he puts himself last! The reason people aggravate us so much is usually because we do not have our own way. If we go through life putting ourselves first, and others go through life putting themselves first, then at many points there are going to be terrific battles.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“When you have the single mind, you look on your circumstances as God-given opportunities for the furtherance of the gospel, and you rejoice at what God is going to do instead of complaining about what God did not do.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Dr. J. H. Jowett said, “Ministry that costs nothing accomplishes nothing.” If there is to be any blessing, there must be some “bleeding.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“It is one of the paradoxes of the Christian life that the more we give, the more we receive; the more we sacrifice, the more God blesses.”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Is it costing you anything to be a Christian?”

― Warren Wiersbe

“Paul used three thoughts in Philippians 1:1–11 that describe true Christian fellowship: I have you in my mind (Phil. 1:3–6), I have you in my heart (Phil. 1:7–8), and I have you in my prayers (Phil. 1:9–11).”

― Warren Wiersbe

“If you want to find out what a worker is really like, don’t give him responsibilities—give him privileges. Most people can handle responsibilities if you pay them enough, but it takes a real leader to handle privileges. A leader will use his privileges to help others and build the organization; a lesser man will use privileges to promote himself.”

― Warren Wiersbe

Warren Wiersbe

Warren Wiersbe (1929 - Present)

Warren W. Wiersbe is best known as a Bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. He has ministered in churches and conferences in Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and the United States. He has published more than 150 books and was awarded the Gold Medallion Lifetime Achievement Award by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

He is known as a "pastors' pastor," and his speaking,writing and radio ministries have brought new understanding of the truths of God's Word to people around the world. Wiersbe is perhaps best known for his series of 50 books in the "BE" series: Be Real, Be Rich, Be Obedient, Be Mature, Be Joyful, etc. and other theological works.

Warren Wendel Wiersbe is an American pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works.

A contributing editor to Baker Book House. He has been writing books since the 1950s under several publishing house labels; completing more then 150 books including the popular BE series of commentaries on every book of the Bible which has sold over four million copies.

Warren Wiersbe was awarded two honorary Doctorate Degrees and has accumulated in his personal library more than 10,000 books; some times referred to as "the pastor's pastor", Dr. Wiersbe has become a well known and trusted Bible theologian and scholar throughout Fundamental and Evangelical circles.

Warren W. Wiersbe is a well known international Bible conference teacher with a heart for missions and is a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago.

He served for ten years as General Director and Bible Teacher for Back to the Bible. Dr. Wiersbe is author of more than 80 books, including the best-selling "BE" series.

He is known as a "pastors' pastor," and his speaking,writing and radio ministries have brought new understanding of the truths of God's Word to people around the world.

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