It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Where the truth about Christ is preached God is glorified :)

Father, you gave Paul the strength to say:

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.

… by your power, enable me to say the same!

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ… [then] I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.

Its not rocket science. Our conduct matters. Its the proof of our standing firm within the gospel.

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart; for whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ – to the glory and praise of God.

Father, help me to be thankful always and full of faith, remembering steadfastly that you’re a God who is active and at work in my life. By the power of your Spirit let be less aware of myself and instead more aware of those others around me. I pray against the competitive spirit that i’m so often wrestling with. Help me to encourage others genuinly, sincerely and with pure motivations. Above all give me a heart that desires your glory and rejoices in the work you’re doing in the lives of others. I can crave my own glory so badly father so grant me glory I pray. Help me to love better, I need wisdom in so many areas.

Thankyou. Amen.