Pastor Josh continued the series, looking at Philippians three
Halfway through the letter, the first word is ironically “finally"
“It is no trouble…to write the same...to you again” Paul said
It is an important safeguard he will repeat until his deathbed
Rejoice in the Lord and beware the dogs who to flesh do evil
The enemy whispers in our ears in order to cause upheaval
If we listen to him, our blessings from God we surely miss
That is the equivalent of falling from a peak into the abyss
We do this by worshiping God in the Spirit, per verse three
Rejoicing in Christ, not having confidence in flesh, we see
These are the internal marks that now replace circumcision
For we no longer require external proof of God’s provision
Paul pointed out his previous supposedly strong credentials
The right heritage, teaching, and actions - Jewish essentials
But those gains he now considered a loss, per verse seven
They pale compared to a relationship with Christ from heaven
It is important to note our value comes from this relationship
Rather than our performance or possessions, Josh did quip
We should forget the past and “strain toward what is ahead”
If we follow Paul’s example, God’s glory will no doubt spread
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