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Philippians 1:12-21

12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.

Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. 20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.

By nature, our  determine our outlook.

Philippians 1:18 (NIV) — . . . Because of this, I rejoice.

By grace, our  determines our outlook.

Two Grace-Fueled Invitations

Change Your 

Philippians 1:18 (NIV) — The important thing is that…Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. 

Philippians 1:12 (NIV) — Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

Philippians 1:20 (NIV) — I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

Change Your 

Philippians 1:12 (NIV) — Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 

 Philippians 1:13 (NIV) —As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 

 Philippians 1:14 (NIV) —And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

 Genesis 50:20 (NIV) — As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.