Theme of Philippians

1:9-11 sums up Paul's purposes in writing this letter:

I pray that your love will keep on growing and that you will fully know and understand how to make the right choices. Then you will still be pure and innocent when Christ returns. And until that day, Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God (CEV).

Read these verses, and then read them again.

Now close your eyes and imagine Paul reciting this prayer aloud, just for you.