Other-centredness is a big theme in the letter to the Philippians. 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 for the day of Christ (Phil. 1:8-10) The 'you' and 'yours' are all plural. Paul is saying that as your love as a community abounds more and more you will be able to discern as a community what’s best next . Working out what is best next is not a solo thing. It happens in community. So as you explore gospel work: Seek the wisdom of your church family and leadership; Fully involve your spouse and children in the journey (if you have them) – they need to be on board from the beginning and all through; Listen carefully to family members and honour your parents (even if they are not Christians). And just as love drives good decision making, so love also sh...
Living and preaching at the foot of the Cross