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NASB | Philippians 1:15 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 1:15 Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me--for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me]. |
Bible Question: 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? |
Bible Answer: 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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