Friday, February 15, 2013

Christ is Preached

Philippians 1:12-18; NKJV

12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel,

13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ;

14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:

16 The former preach Christ from selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my chains;

17 but the latter out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel.

18 What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.

Some were preaching Christ for the right reasons.  Some were preaching Christ for the wrong reasons.  Christ was preached and folks had the opportunity to hear of Him and His will for their lives no matter the motive of the preacher.  Let us rejoice that Christ has been and continues to be preached, giving folks the opportunity to hear of "the way, the truth and the life" (John 14:6).