Philippians 1:12-18 (NASB)
12 Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, 13 so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, 14 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. 15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause me distress in my imprisonment. 18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice.Yes, and I will rejoice.
Three perspectives on life that the Church will clearly see when Christ & gospel are at center:
1. The Christian life priorities making gospel progress, no matter the circumstances (verses 12-13)
2. The Christian life encourages others to more boldly preach the gospel (verse 14)
3. The Christian life cares more about gospel proclamation than self-reputation (verses 15-18)
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