The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  What Are You Willing to Lose to Gain Something Better? (Philippians 3:7) "But what were gains for me, are now considered losses for Christ."   Philippians 3:7 KSB    In business, people often speak of losses and gains. They prepare budgets, measure profits, and reconcile accounts to see where they stand. Paul, in Philippians chapter 3, uses this same language but applies it to his spiritual journey. He says, everything I once thought was a gain, I now count as loss for the sake of Christ.    Paul had knowledge, wealth, status, and influence, yet he called it all “dung” compared to knowing Christ. What he lost was nothing compared to what he gained in Jesus. His message is clear: sometimes the very things we cling to are what keep us from experiencing the fullness of God. Losses and Gains (Philippians 3:7) 1. Race – Paul was proud of being an Israelite, a Hebrew of Hebrews. Yet he realized that his race was not his ultimate identity. You...