Philippians 4:17-18
Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have recieved full payment and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
The talk about money in the last few verses is not a case of Paul trying to get rich but getting them to see that they are investing in the advanceof the gospel. Their investment is bearing fruit, the church is growing, people's lives are being transformed. This is worshipping God with money - an offering and sacrifice to God. This is the best thing to spend your money on. It is the only investment that lasts eternally.
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