Philippians 1

Today I'm doing a post, obviously, on Philippians chapter 1. Dave has been doing a Sunday School class the past few weeks talking about Philippians, and he preached last night on Philippians as well. I am so moved by the book. Every verse has something in it that I need to hear. I've realized recently how many idols I have and how I don't put Christ first. And I need to. Philippians has so much in it that helped me to realize that, and I just want to share some of my thankfulness for this book with you guys! Eventually we'll get through all 4 chapters and then we'll go back to the "Why Do We Say It?" theme.
So, here goes nothing. I really appreciate any feedback you all have on this.
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Are you confident of God's progressive sanctification in your life? Do you trust completely in Him to make you who He wants you to be? Or do you push ahead, doing things in your own strength trying to become who you want to be?
Philippians 1:9-11 "And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." Does your love abound in an unselfish, giving way towards others? Is your love sincere and unoffensive? Do you crave being righteous so that you may love others better all to the glory of God?
Philippians 1:20-21 "According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Are you living in such a way that if you were to stand before God tomorrow you would stand before Him unashamed? Are you bold with the gospel, with your love? Do you live in a way that makes Christ so obvious others can't help but notice Christ in you? Would you die in a way that would bring glory to Christ if you had to? Do you live in such a way that you are living only for Christ and others? Is death to you something to be eager for because it means being with Christ?
Philippians 1 27a "Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ." Does your conduct show the gospel to those around you?
Philippians 1:29 "For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake." Do you realize how undeserving we are of Christ and His death and resurrection? Do you realize what a privilege it is to suffer in the name of Christ?
I just want you all to think about these things. I am as well. They are things that are worth thinking on. In order to live like Christ, we must suffer for him and live a life that is selfless. I realize more and more as I continue studying this book how important it is to live selflessly.