Paul’s words in Philippians 3:1-11 cut through the noise of our performance-driven world with stunning clarity: knowing Christ is worth more than everything else combined. The apostle warns against those who would add unnecessary barriers between people and God—the “Judaizers” who insisted Gentiles must follow Jewish customs to truly belong. These legalists were creating a spiritual caste system, making faith about human achievement rather than God’s grace. Paul demolishes this thinking by showcasing his own impressive credentials. As a Hebrew
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