Philippians 1:22-26 - Choosing To Stay For the Sake of Others

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Apr 27, 2026 · 5m

Todaywe are talking about choosing to stay for the sake of others, and we arefocusing on Philippians 1:24, where Paul writes, “Nevertheless, to remain inthe flesh is more needful for you.” Now Paul has just said in verse 23 thatbeing with Christ is far better. But now he shifts his focus from his desire tohis responsibility. He begins this verse by saying, “Nevertheless.” Inother words, even though I long to be with Christ, to remain in the flesh ismore needful for you.

Thisis one of the clearest pictures of selfless living in the New Testament. Paulis saying, “Oh goodness, it is far better…