In the passage from Philippians 3 and 4 we’re hearing from today, Paul makes a pretty bold assertion: “Follow my example.” In essence, “follow me as I follow Christ.” Still a bold directive. But the truth is, we all tend to follow leaders of one kind or another. Paul’s ultimate concern is follow the right example. Some others lead only to destruction. In the end, Paul’s deepest desire for everyone was to “stand firm in Christ.”