Philippians 3:13 | Pastor Burns' Study Notes
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, — Philippians 3:13
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Paul simplifies his life down to one focus. He refuses to live in the past. He does not dwell on past failures or even past successes. Both can hinder spiritual growth.
The Christian life requires forward movement. If I am constantly looking back, I cannot move ahead. Paul chooses to forget what is behind so he can reach forward.