But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. — Philippians 3:7
Now comes the great turning point. Everything Paul once counted as gain, he now counts as loss. All the things he believed were bringing him closer to God were actually keeping him from the true way to God.
His position as a Pharisee, his piety, his religious reputation, and everything that looked impressive on his spiritual résumé could not make him right with God. Paul looked good on the outside, but he was lost. When Christ saved him, Paul realized that all those former gains were worthless compared to Jesus.
Now comes the great turning point. Everything Paul once counted as gain, he now counts as loss. All the things he believed were bringing him closer to God were actually keeping him from the true way to God.
His position as a Pharisee, his piety, his religious reputation, and everything that looked impressive on his spiritual résumé could not make him right with God. Paul looked good on the outside, but he was lost. When Christ saved him, Paul realized that all those former gains were worthless compared to Jesus.