Philippians: A Jesus Paradigm

In times of relational conflict or stressful situations, our natural instinct is to turn inward and adopt a defensive, protective posture. However, Jesus offers a different paradigm. A paradigm is a model, example, or way of thinking and being. The apostle Paul recognizes the challenges faced by the Philippian church, both from within and outside. Can you relate to this? Paul emphasizes that there is a God-given blessing in suffering hardships for following Him. To navigate these hardships well, Paul guides the church (and us) toward a Jesus paradigm that we can align our lives with. By following Jesus in this way, we can experience the fullness of life, even in difficult times.