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The Philippians: The Importance Of Partners In Ministry

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Partnership is important in all aspects of life. Christianity was never designed to be always individualistic. While people have their own faith in God and beliefs within the Christianity community, it is impossible to live out a Christ-led journey without the corporal aspect of the Christian journey. As the English poet John Donne stated, “no man is an island” means that no one can live life without people. Our main existence is through the kindness and love of other people, despite God not being physically with us. God’s establishment in corporal practice with the faith community started in the Garden when God created Eve for Adam to become one flesh. In addition, it took the faith and collaboration of God’s people to come together to accomplish what God desires for the “already, not yet” Kingdom. A community accomplishes God’s purpose within families, ministries, communities, and schools through the cooperation of the members of the Church. …show more content…

Paul was a prisoner in Rome and the Philippians had done all they can to assist Paul and his needs. In response, Paul wrote a letter to acknowledge the Philippians’ compassion to him, praying that they will continue to show love continuously in order to be made righteous, pure, mature, and complete when Christ comes back (Philippians 1:1-10). Paul understood the situation they were in; people preach the Gospel out of envy and selfish ambition instead of love. Despite what happens, Paul encouraged them to continue living for the

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