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Faith that has to be Enriched Philippians 4:10-20 Jessie Samuel St. Andrews MTC, NY 13. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. In recent years, the highlighted verse of this passage has become very popular. We use it all the time, and we hear celebrities quoting this verse everywhere. But, what does it really mean? We know Paul was imprisoned during this time when he wrote this letter. Being chained to a guard, day and night, must have been difficult, much less imprisoned. In what context was Paul using this verse when he wrote this letter to the Philippians? At its core, the imprisoned Paul had received a gift and he wrote a ‘thank you’ note in return. He accepted the Philippians’ gift because they gave it willingly and because he was in need. He says he has learned to be content whatever the circumstances (verse 10). Are we content in any circumstances we face? Paul knew how to be satisfied whether he had plenty or whether he was in need. Paul was conte