Philippians 1:18a
18What does it matter? Just this, that Christ is proclaimed in every way, whether out of false motives or true; and in that I rejoice.
Paul has been imprisoned, and from that place writes that he knows some people proclaim Christ out of false motives -- motives that keep him imprisoned. And others, well, they make proclamations from a place of goodwill and love. What is amazing to me is that he rejoices regardless of the motives -- because of the proclamation of Christ.
I'm more inclined to rejoice in those things done and said from the place of goodwill and love. I often can't see beyond the false motives of envy or rivalry. And, yet, there's something to learn from rejoicing in all that proclaims Christ. These words from Paul will give me something to think about, that's for sure!
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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