Over the next several weeks the Daily Bible Readings will take you verse by verse through the book of Philippians in more of a study guide format. Click on the link to read the Scripture or open your physical Bible to read along and answer the questions!
Philippians 1:15-18
Discover
1. What motives do some of the preachers in Rome have as they preach Christ?
2. How does Paul respond to them? What is his main concern? (Note: they weren’t preaching a false gospel, only with false motives).
3. What does Paul rejoice in? How do you think this keeps his heart soft toward those intending to harm him?
Respond
1. What is the difference between ambition and selfish ambition? Ask God now to root out any ambition you may have to make your own name famous and not His.
2. Rejoice today in the Good News of Jesus Christ! Worship Him and ask for the truth of His message to preached to the ends of the earth.
For Further Learning: Watch this Bible Project video for an overview of the book of Philippians.
For Families with Kids at Home: Today, pray that your kids would have pure motives, and rejoice in the ways that God is forming and molding them now.