In Philippians 3:7-14 Paul looks back at his life and concludes two important facts when it comes to reflection. First, a successful life lived is one that focuses on pleasing God, not ourselves. Even if one has not obtained the worldly markers of success such as fame, power, money or good looks; one can still feel like a success for what this world has to offer is garbage in comparison to knowing our Lord! Paul’s second point is that righteousness is not obtained through one’s effort but through faith in Jesus Christ. For all of us who sin frequently there is a cure for the guilt and shame we feel – repentance and forgiveness! We need not live as the depraved and mortally wounded but as confessing, redeemed children of God!

Watch this sermon to see why Paul reached these conclusions.