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1 | Preaching from envy and strife? | Phil 1:15 | Jman | 86583 | ||
In Philippians 1:15, Paul talks about some preaching Christ even from envy and strife. Who is he refering too, and how did they suppose to add affliction to Paul's bonds by preaching Christ? | ||||||
2 | Preaching from envy and strife? | Phil 1:15 | Mommapbs | 86584 | ||
Greetings! If you keep reading vv12-21, you see that those who preach in this manner do so out of selfish ambition - their motves are not pure - (Are you looking for God's hand or what is in it?) this is distressing to Paul, who is already physically oppressed. Yet, as he contemplates this and realizes that he is powerless to DO anything about it, God evidently comforted him with this observation (v18) and he rejoices because Christ is proclaimed. Note also that this "rejoicing" is the genesis of emotional deliverance for Paul (v19)From this passage I would suggest that when we choose to focus on Christ and rejoice in Him, when combinded with prayer and the activity of the Holy Spirit, God does a work in our hearts to deliver us from spiritual oppression. I'm sure that you have come across preachers or other folks who use the Gospel for selfish gain, perhaps we need to take a lesson from Paul in our sttitude toward them. Let's let God be the judge. Something to think about . . . mommapbs |
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3 | Preaching from envy and strife? | Phil 1:15 | Jman | 86585 | ||
mommapbs, thanks so much for your answer. So, is it accurate to say that the people who preached Christ of contention assumed that Paul would be disturbed by their success, in other words, they felt he would be envious of them, and that was their primary motivation for preaching? Also, does the context of verse 14 indicate that even the envious preachers were brethren in the Lord? Just want to get my facts straight. Thanks again for your help. |
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4 | Preaching from envy and strife? | Phil 1:15 | Mommapbs | 86588 | ||
I don't think that those who preached out of selfsih ambition sought to make Paul envious or cause him distress. I suspect that they sought personal attention - what preacher doesn't like an audience?!! Perhaps you are aware of churches that "compete" for saints? This is an example that comes to mind. Also, I don't think that Paul would respond the way he did if these preachers were not "brethern." He would have exposed any heresy. These are MY opinions, check out a study bible for more info. Blessings, mommapbs |
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