Philippians
1:18
New International Version (NIV)
“18 But what does it matter? The
important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true,
Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,”
Don’t fault the imperfect messenger,
as long as the message is spread.
I have had a
tendency to want my version of the story to prevail. I wonder if Paul wrote
this to people who share my own fault; the fault of wanting to control a
message that should not be tamed. If ever the gospel were tamed it would lose its
power because in the struggle to submit comes our maturing. In accepting its difficulties
we remain humble and open to love.
Though some may
begin their career in arrogance, humility, of necessity, will follow. Far be it
from me to anticipate such a humbling in any one but I do look forward to its
fruit, a deeper love and understanding.
How low my
arrogance has sunk me is of privet concern but it is worth noting that when I have
embraced humility the pressure to be perfect is lifted making perfection so
much closer and bearable. I am, after
all, only myself.
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