Proof of Character
Philippians 2:22
But you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel.


I. IS REQUIRED —

1. In every station.

2. Particularly in a minister.

II. IS GIVEN —

1. By faithful service.

2. Willing and childlike submission to superiors.

III. BRINGS HONOUR.

1. It commands observation.

2. Wins confidence.

3. Ensures success.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

WEB: But you know the proof of him, that, as a child serves a father, so he served with me in furtherance of the Good News.




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