#91 - Kyle Thompson // Yeah, That’s Not What That Means - Philippians 4:13

We're exploring commonly misunderstood scriptures in our series "Yeah, That's Not What That Means," tackling Philippians 4:13 and revealing its true context as a teaching about contentment rather than personal achievement. • Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me") is frequently misused as motivation for personal success • The verse appears on merchandise and in sports facilities across the Bible Belt • When read in context (Philippians 4:10-13), Paul is actually discussing contentment in all circumstances • Paul's life included extreme highs (education, privilege) and lows (imprisonment, beatings, shipwrecks) • The strength mentioned comes from Christ living in us (Galatians 2:20), not from personal willpower • True application is about stepping aside so Christ's strength can work through us • Tomorrow's episode will address the prosperity gospel If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com