PhilippiansSample

It was clear that Paul’s deepest motive was not the glorification of his own status or name, but the glorification of God. Despite his life and situation looking like it could end in death, he considered it a gain if the result was the gospel being advanced.

There were a lot of pastors and leaders who were working diligently to share the gospel out of selfish ambitions, to surpass Paul, and to build a greater name for themselves. But Paul modeled great humility by caring about the right thing. This is a great reminder for all of us individually within the church, that we are not working in opposition to each other or competing with one another. We are all operating together as one towards a united goal to bring glory to God. There is not one part of the body of Christ more important than the other. But all parts of the body are needed no matter how big or small.

A question for us to reflect on: As a church, how can we build each other up in our God-given giftings rather than allow comparison to cause separation or disunify the church?