The scripture text that we’ll
be using this Sunday is Philippians 1:1-6, 9-11. In these verses, Paul
expresses thanksgiving for the church in Philippi and expresses confidence that
God’s good work will be “carried to completion.” But then, he goes on to pray
that the church’s love may abound so that – so that – that may be able
to discern what is best, may be pure and blameless, and may be filled with the
fruit of righteousness. All of this, Paul says, is for the glory and praise of
God.