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Paul thanks the Philippians for aiding in the gospel mission by their gifts and shows us what a heart of faith looks like. They valued the advance of the gospel over temporary things.

Paul thanks the Philippians for their gift to him, but also teaches them that he is content in Christ regardless of the circumstances he endures. He truly can do all things in Christ.

Paul continues the practical section showing the church how to stand firm in the Lord.

Paul begins winding up his letter to the Philippians by pointing to a particular situation in the church. Paul admonishes two women to put aside their differences for the gospel's sake, and exhorts the church to help them for the sake of Christ. Their fight is not with an outward enemy, but with pride and self.

Paul examines two types of people, one is chasing after Christ, pressing for the mark of the high calling. The other group is chasing after their goodness in their own works of the flesh and the world.

Paul demonstrates the gospel focus of the Christian life. He focuses on a single goal. He presses for the mark, which is to perfectly know Christ. Forgetting everything behind, he strives to grow in Christ