Disciple: Everything but Christ is worthless

Philippians 3:7-9a | I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him.

• Read Philippians 3:7-9a. In your own words, what is Paul saying? 

  • Why does he feel this way? 

  • What are some things Paul would consider worthless or have discarded?

• Do you feel the same way Paul feels? Why or why not? 

• Why is Paul’s attitude an important one for disciples? Why would it be a problem if a disciple doesn’t feel how Paul felt?