Phili 3:15 | MHM | STEP | Warnings and Exhortations. In this section, Paul encourages the Philippians to follow his example of seeking Christ above all and pressing on toward heaven. He reminds them that true Christians are united in making Jesus their greatest treasure. Even if believers have different opinions about smaller issues, they should still be patient and loving with each other, because they all share the same main goal—knowing Christ and reaching heaven. v. 15 : Paul calls mature Christians to be “thus minded”—to have the same attitude of putting Christ first and aiming for heaven (Philippians 3:15 ). He knows that believers may have differences in less important matters, but in what is most important, they agree: Christ is everything. Paul encourages them to keep their focus on Jesus and trust that God will help them understand anything they are unsure about in time.

‏ Philippians 3:15

Warnings and Exhortations.

In this section, Paul encourages the Philippians to follow his example of seeking Christ above all and pressing on toward heaven. He reminds them that true Christians are united in making Jesus their greatest treasure. Even if believers have different opinions about smaller issues, they should still be patient and loving with each other, because they all share the same main goal—knowing Christ and reaching heaven.

v. 15: Paul calls mature Christians to be “thus minded”—to have the same attitude of putting Christ first and aiming for heaven (Philippians 3:15 ^a). He knows that believers may have differences in less important matters, but in what is most important, they agree: Christ is everything. Paul encourages them to keep their focus on Jesus and trust that God will help them understand anything they are unsure about in time.