Philippians 1–4. Find Solutions in the Scriptures to Life’s Challenges

For each of the following common challenges, write the counsel from Philippians that you would use to resolve it:

• People sometimes argue and complain over petty matters in church meetings or throughout the week (see Philippians 2:1–8, 14–15). Be united in thought. Be concerned for others and not selfish. 

• Many youth feel that their parents’ testimony is sufficient for them. Since they have good parents, they rely on them for all their spiritual strength (see Philippians 2:12–15 and institute student manual commentary for Philippians 2:12, “Work out Your Own Salvation with Fear and Trembling” [pp. 361–62]). It is important to have this great influence from our parents, but it is also important to gain our own testimony and strength to do the right thing with humble and faithful hearts. 

• An investigator is considering joining the Church, but his family will no longer associate with him if he does (see Philippians 3:7–16; 4:13). We may lose some very important things in this life because of our loyalty to Christ, but we will receive the greatest eternal prize if we remain loyal to Him. 

• How is this writing assignment an example of the principle taught in 2 Nephi 32:3? 2 Nephi 32:3 says to feast upon the words of Christ because He will tell us what we need to do. If we do this, we will not argue with each other over petty matters, and we will gain a personal testimony through Him, and will have the strong and loving desire to always follow Him.