Summary of Philippians 1:14-18
Paul rejoices that Christ is preached regardless of human motives.
Questions for Philippians 1:14-18
6) His fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Some preach out of envy and rivalry for selfish reasons and ambition and not sincerely, hoping to make trouble for Paul while he is in chains, but some preach out of goodwill and love. Yet, all that matters is that Christ is preached!
7) Paul only cares that Christ is preached. He rejoices in this! He is able to respond in this way because all that matters is Christ, not his personal feelings or emotions.
8 ) I should just be glad they are Christ-like and rejoice rather than judge or look down upon them. God loves everyone unconditionally, and He forgives them and offers them all grace. We should do the same.
Conclusions to WordGo Philippians: Confident in Christ, Philippians 1:14-18
Christ being the center is all that matters to Paul. God is using Paul, albeit not how he himself wants, but how God wants.
We should look for the good around us and the good in others and trust God to do His will no matter what.
The gospel is unstoppable!
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We don’t know what special gifts Paul had in prison, but we do know that he used every opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus. When we speak out for Christ or live faithfully for him during difficult situations, we encourage others to do the same.