Quality of nature dciples

Mature disciple - lay a firm foundation to face the fear curcundt a news of life.

Philippians 1:13 NIV
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Paul life. 3 quality.
1.  Keen spiritual perception

Philippians 1:12 NIV
Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

Even Paul was in prison, but he still look at it positively and still seek chance to spread the gospel.

Philippians 1:13 NIV
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Paul was in prison because if the gospel.  This lead to stronger faith of the brother and sister outside.

Philippians 1:14 NIV
And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

The missionary suppose to target China but ended up in Melaka. This lead to the churches were buikt in Malaysia today.

God plan is higher than our plan.

2.  Deep level of maturity

Philippians 1:18 NIV
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

The focus is on gospel been preached and not on man.

Why am i angry?  What is my focus.

3.  Different attitude

Philippians 1:18 NIV
But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

Rejoice and continue to rejoice so long as gospel been preached.