Philippians 2:19
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you
It brings Paul joy and encouragement from news of them continuing to follow Jesus. This is the opposite of the twisted and crooked generation that operates out of envy and rivalry (mentioned earlier in the chapter/book). Our society looks on others doing well and is envious, and takes a twisted pleasure when things go wrong for others. Do I rejoice alongside others as their faith grows and develops? That's a good test of whether we are looking to the interests of others and not just ourselves (v4)
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