8.Of what was God a witness?

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Of the love of Christ in Paul that was directed toward the saints in Philippi.

Only someone who has been poured out in love for other people can understand what Paul was saying in verse eight. Most Christians have many opportunities throughout their lifetimes to bear witness of Christ. It appears that to some Christians there is given a missionary love for a specific race, nation, or group of people. It is the love of Christ that is being expressed toward the particular group of people.

Missionary love is one of the most powerful forces that can dwell in the human heart. The Christian who is blessed with the love of Christ for other people is more than willing to lay down his or her life for the people toward whom he is directed. He is ready to be broken to pieces and sown in their hearts so that the consuming love of Christ may find full expression and perform its transforming work.