Saint Paul tells the Philippians that " he can do all things... ". however it is crucial that the rest of the verse not be omitted in him who strengthens me the him is the crucified and risen Christ the modern mind ignores this essential qualification Christ is the strength which enables Paul to preach the gospel in all circumstances without the centrality of Christ we humans lack the ability the grace to daily proclaim and live the gospel even in the most trying of circumstances through Christ we are victorious.