Philippians 3:1-14

In Philippians 3, Paul reveals the 'one thing' that should drive every believer's life: pressing on toward knowing Christ more deeply. After listing his impressive religious credentials, Paul declares them worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Jesus. True faith isn't about religious performance but about a relationship with Christ based on His righteousness, not our own. This journey involves both forgetting what lies behind—our failures, hurts, and even achievements—and straining forward toward deeper intimacy with Jesus. Like a holy longing, faith propels us to continually pursue Christ, letting go of whatever holds us back from full surrender.