Brothers and sisters, I want you to know that the things that have happened to me have actually advanced the gospel. The whole Praetorian Guard and everyone else knows that I’m in prison for Christ. Most of the brothers and sisters have had more confidence through the Lord to speak the word boldly and bravely because of my jail time. Some certainly preach Christ with jealous and competitive motives, but others preach with good motives. They are motivated by love, because they know that I’m put here to give a defense of the gospel; the others preach Christ because of their selfish ambition. They are insincere, hoping to cause me more pain while I’m in prison. What do I think about this? Just this: since Christ is proclaimed in every possible way, whether from dishonest or true motives, I’m glad and I’ll continue to be glad. (Philippians 1:12-18, CEB)
Why do you preach Christ? Some of you might say, “I don’t preach Christ.” To which I would say you do, however, let me rephrase what I said.
Why do you share the love of God, or claim to follow God? Do you share Christ to gain something personally? Do you share Christ so that others may know the love of God?
What is your motivation? Love? Gain?
God knows why you do what you do.
Share God and God’s love out of love for all as we wait for the Lord to come and fulfill the kingdom.
Love always wins!
Loving People. Loving God.
aSacredRebel 