And so the memorization of Philippians continues...
"Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly. To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of goodwill. These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment. What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, CHRIST IS PROCLAIMED. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice."
This is quite encouraging to me...especially serving at a Christian College where I wrestle with some students and staff members and their motives for why thy engage in the gospel ministry. What matters is that in the end CHRIST IS PROCLAIMED....the rest as they say will "come out in the wash."
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