Philipians ch.1:

I would like to share some truth from Phil.ch.1: v.6 It is a very positive confession here. Paul can speak like it is done because he believes in answered prayer. Paul is in prison, and still he is sending out grace. He reminds of Habakkuk 3:17. Hab. says that he will praise God even though everything is falling apart. Job says though he slays me yet will I trust him. Job 13:15. 1:8 David was a man after God's own heart. Here we see Paul the same for his affections are not his own, but they are God's affections in him. v.9 love the most priority, learning knowledge of God with the use of proper discernment. Today many say just love,love,love, but they are not taking in knowledge with the use of discernment to see if the message is from God. Anyone can read or preach the bible but few can minister by the Holy Spirit and in truth. v.10 is a continued of v.9 that you may receive the things that are excellent-- valuable as truth which is profitable. v.11 notice that he mentions fruits of righteousness. Prov.11:30 fruits of righteousness is as a tree of life. the opposite must bring death. Matt. 7:16 , 20 concerning false prophets, you shall know them by their fruits. no righteousness. v.9-10 discernment of what is taught will lead to death or life. continued.