Philippians 3:5-6
“circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as concerning the law, a Pharisee; concerning zeal, persecuting the assembly; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, found blameless.”
The Apostle Paul, writing from prison, is encouraging the believers in Philippi to find their confidence in Christ, not in their own human achievements or status. He lists his own impressive credentials to show that if anyone had reason to boast in their heritage or law-keeping, it was him.
What markers of identity do you value most, and how do they shape your approach to life?