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NASB | Philippians 1:27 ¶ Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 1:27 ¶ Only [be sure to] lead your lives in a manner [that will be] worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I do come and see you or remain absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit [and one purpose], with one mind striving side by side [as if in combat] for the faith of the gospel. |
Subject: Christianity and Culture - Competition |
Bible Note: Competition is a key ingredient in many cultures. Some would say that it is a necessary fuel for progress. But what saith the scripture? What is the scriptural view of competition? We are called to fight a good fight (1 Timothy 6:12, etc.) but the fighting is not against each other. When we fight against our enemies (Ephesians 6:12), the idea is not to win but to stand (Ephesians 6:13). The idea to pull down strongholds, so that they do not stand (2 Corinthians 10:4). It is not to prove oneself better than someone else, but in this Christian warfare, it is to stand together against the foe. We are called to run a race (Hebrews 12:1, etc.) but it is not a race against each other. I submit that it is a relay race, with those who have gone before us having handed on the baton (Hebrews 11:35), and we being ready to do the same (2 Timothy 2:2). In the world, only one receives the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24). But we will all receive our prize together (Hebrews 11:36). It seems to me the Lord has called us together, not for competition but for cooperation. Bear one another’s burdens. Comfort one another. Encourage one another. Help one another. Cooperate with one another the way the parts of your body do, for we are the body of Christ. |
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