The Importance of Godly Connections – This section of Scripture shows an example of a beautiful heart shaped by the Holy Spirit’s refining process. Paul is in jail with the possibility of an execution. He is literally struggling between two priorities: Living to serve the people of God vs. receiving his eternal reward. Part of him is looking forward to being with Christ and ending his daily suffering. The other part wants to live for the sole purpose of serving the Church. This section shows how God uses our suffering as a part of discipleship, fruit, and living the example for others. It speaks to the concepts of:
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