The great lesson we learn from dear Paul this quarter is that we are to 
Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus! – Hymn 618. This is a beautiful theme hymn to give us a great reminder of what we need in our world that is falling apart these days.

We can “shine as lights in the world” according to our Memory Text this week by singing T
his Little Light Of Mine – Hymn 580. More is unpacked in the Sabbath afternoon introduction and gives us 
Hymn 234 – Christ Is The World’s Light and 
Hymn 345 – Christ Is The World’s True Light. 

There is great encouragement given on Sunday to 
Trust And Obey – Hymn 590 all because 
God Is My Strong Salvation – Hymn 339 and we are able to do this with “God’s Spirit” as the day of study is completed: 
Spirit Of God – Hymn 266.

Once again, our lights are set to shine on Monday giving us the hymns above: 
Hymn 580, Hymn 234 and Hymn 345. As the study comes to a close on this day, we are encouraged to be “holding fast the word of life” (Phil 2:15): 
Hold Fast Til I Come – Hymn 600.

With all that Paul is saying and encouraging us to do (Tuesday), are we able to be “A Living Sacrifice” and say 
I’ll Go Where You Want Me To Go – Hymn 573? This idea continues on Wednesday, and are we able to do as God asks in 
So Send I You – Hymn 578? With our “commitment to Christ” let us heed 
Come, All Christians, Be Committed – Hymn 634. As we keep learning from Paul, we will be 
Like Jesus – Hymn 492 and sing 
I Would Be Like Jesus – Hymn 311.

Please continue to search the scriptures this week to be blessed, and to bless others.

To learn unknown hymns, you will find the accompaniment music for each one at: https://sdahymnals.com/Hymnal/

Another great resource is for when there is a hymn you wish to sing but can’t find it in your hymnal. Go to https://www.sdahymnal.org/Search and in the search bar type a special word in that is in the hymn. I am sure you will be amazed at the help you will be given.

 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV – “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

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Daily Lesson for Monday 26th of January 2026

In Philippians 2:14, Paul urges the Philippians to “do all things without complaining and disputing” (NKJV). The challenges to church unity are so serious that it cannot be maintained without significant effort on our part. Unity within the church is a by-product of our union with Christ and obedience to His Word. And it’s vital to our witness, as Paul proceeds to point out, calling us to “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15).

On a moonless night, away from the glare of cities and street lights, more stars are visible, and they seem to shine much more brightly. It’s the contrast that makes the difference. The blacker the sky, the more clearly the stars stand out. It’s the same with our witness.

Image © Kevin Carden at Goodsalt.com

The greater the moral darkness around us, the starker the contrast between the lives of God’s true followers and that of worldlings. How important it is, then, not to let the artificial lights of worldly ideas, pressures, and practices cause our witness to fade into the background or to disappear entirely.

“Blameless” means “faultless, without reproach.” It is used especially of Job and his blameless character (see Job 1:1,8, NKJV; Job 2:3, NKJV; see also Job 11:4; Job 33:9). The Greek word translated “harmless” literally means “unmixed, pure.” Jesus, in view of the vicious attacks that His witnesses are likely to face, encourages us to be “harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). Paul similarly urges us to be “simple concerning evil” (Romans 16:19, NKJV). Our modern media channels are not known for pure, uplifting, and inspiring content. In times like these, David’s practice is a great rule for us today: “I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes” (Psalms 101:3).

We should never fear being different—our faith should increasingly set us apart. The goal is to “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15). The only way to do that is to reject conformity to this world (Romans 12:2) by “holding fast the word of life” (Philippians 2:16, NKJV). Our choices determine whether we have lived with “the day of Christ” in view or have “run in vain” (Philippians 2:16, NKJV; compare 1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

<–Sunday Tuesday–>

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