"But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in him." - Philippians 3:7-9a
Paul tells his converts that he has given up all earthly things for the sake of the Christian faith and promise. Later (vv12-14), he admits he is far from perfect but he continues to press forward on the road to heaven. As we give up little pleasures in life during this period, may we learn the attitude that all things here will pass away, and thus be able to treat nothing as more important than our life with God.
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