Paul's Letter To Philippians

The book of Philippians is one of Paul more known letter. He wrote this letter to the Philippians while he was in prison. This letter is very personal, logical and specific. The author addresses many issues which the church needs to deal and solve. Additionally, the church of the Philippians was the first church founded in Europe. The love that the apostle has for this church is seen in the way that he addresses to them. So, this epistle was written in thanksgiving action and also as an exhortation to the congregation to stand firm in God’s ways. This letter tells the joy that existed in Paul's heart to see how the gospel was being spread and how joyful he was to have the cooperation of the church of Philippians.

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The apostle warns them that they should beware of dishonest leaders, who exalt themselves for having a more advanced academic status than others. Paul counterattacks these people by telling his testimony. Paul was a Pharisee; whose knowledge cause him to be a persecutor of the church. Paul famous verse (Phil. 3:7) it is an acknowledgment that everything he possesses led him to the wrong path. In addition, he emphasized to don’t be anxious of the battles nor of the test presented to them, because God will bring glory to their souls. Always bearing in mind that the eyes should always be placed in the creator ; because all this will bring the most precious gift which is salvation and eternal
I can relate this book to my life because, like Paul, many times God takes us to paths that seem illogical for us. However, notoriously difficult to be like Paul in those times. For example, three years ago God took me for a very hard process were I feel imprisoned by the pain and the problems. I can relate with Paul because I was doing things right, however problems where coming into my life.
Second, the book of Philippians s\ applies to my life by demonstrating that the Lord does not want disunity. In my personal experiences disunity was a big problem in my family. However God came into my life and everything was so different. By working together, we grew up spiritually and also as a family.
Third, as a pastor daughter many times is easy to feel like those people who believe that they knew more just because they have a better academic level. Humility is one of God’s greater gifts . Sometimes as humans is hard to be obedient and humble. God teaches me that in order to be exalted you have to humiliate