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Philippians 3:1-14- Context of Passage
- Paul is writing to the church in Philippi.
- Philippi is the first church Paul had planted in eastern Europe (Acts 16)
- Paul faced resistance in Philippi because many there were strongly dedicated to Roman nationalism. Paul’s message of “Jesus is Lord” did not sit well with them.
- Paul is writing to them and thanking them for supporting him and staying faithful to the way of Jesus despite persecution they were facing.
- Paul is writing while he is in prison.
-Philippians 1:21- For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 3:1-14- Read thru
What is it about winning that we love so much?
- beating other
- receiving a prize (medal, trophy, money)
- affirmation and validation

Story- Winning my first and last race in track!

What is the pursuit of your life?
- achieve some sort of status or professional success
- raise a family and be known as a good husband/wife or father/mother
- to be validated and liked. To please those around you.
- to leave a lasting memory or impact on the world.





What would we surrender to succeed?
- Would you work overtime?
- Would you give up time with your kids to put your best foot forward?
- Would you push yourself to burn out in hope to bring home enough?

Could it be that what you are building is something God never wanted?
Could it be that the reason you so exhausted is because you striving for something that is truly like chasing the wind?

Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

Story Conclusion- I don’t even know where that varsity jacket is!

I. Our confidence and security need to be in Christ alone!
Paul tells us to rejoice but be ready for the haters (V 1-3)
- Everywhere Paul went he had haters who wanted to falsely accuse him
- This group of jewish “christians” sought to restore the law into the church and said that everyone needed to be circumcised.
- Paul has been teaching about spiritual transformation.
- Paul is drawing the line here about the source of true discipleship.

A. We need not live for the approval of man
Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10

“If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die by their rejection.”
- Lecrae
Paul gives us his resume (V 4-6)
- Paul was a first round draft pick Jew.
- Paul had a lot going for him before Jesus met with him on his way to Damascus.



Reread verse 7-9

B. Paul puts no confidence in his own ability anymore.
- His perspective has shifted from thinking he could be righteous on his own to knowing that his true righteousness and life is found only in Christ
- He considers his accolades and past and in light of Christ they appear to him as useful as “garbage,” “dung,” or the more famous term “poopie.”
- That is some seriously strong language to be referring to his life’s work pre encountering Jesus.

What kind of argument would you make for your personal righteousness before God? Can you imagine the conversation?

Paul thought he was chasing the dream but realized instead he was chasing the wind!
- We sacrifice so much in our lives towards temporary goals.
- We need to carry the same attitude of Paul in our faith.
- Confidence based on anything worldly is going to appear for what it is in sight of Jesus.

Isaiah 64:6 - All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.

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