As the opening to Paul's letter to the church in Philippi continues, he tells the church that his feelings of joy regarding their success is the proper response. Paul feels not only the pride of seeing a church he founded doing well, but also the sense of partnership that comes from knowing that he and they share in the same grace of God. All those who participate in the body of Christ through faith share in the same brotherhood, whether they be part of a local church body or missionaries on a foreign field like Paul. It is this equal partnership that provides the support and vitality that both churches and mission efforts require to survive long-term. For Paul it didn't matter if his message was received with the joy of the people of Philippi, or the violence that he found on many occasions, the mission was paramount, people needed to hear the message of the Gospel.
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