Interesting Word | "Interests" | Philippians 2:4
Interesting Word | "Interests" | Philippians 2:4 Milt Reynolds | Last updated September 24, 2022 I'm having difficulty understanding Philippians 2:4. What is the intended meaning of "interests", as translated by ESV: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4, ESV) According to New Oxford American Dictionary "interest" as a noun has seven different meanings, none of which seem to connect well with the context of the passage, Philippians 2:1-4. Is Paul urging me to know or learn about what interests others? To develop curiosity and attention for what others find curious and attention-grabbing? The definition of "interests" that may be most helpful is this: "the advantage or benefit of a person or group". But how are we to prioritize and select what is the best advantage or benefit for a person...physical, monetary, spiritual, correction, rebuke? When I look at t...