Investing in the Gospel

In Paul's commendation of the saints at Philippi, he uses common accounting terms of the day. He applies these terms in reference to heavenly economics which begin with God's deposit of life in us and end with the Holy Spirit's work in making that deposit effectual in our lives. While the use of money is involved, the primary profit is a life of godliness with contentment by which we are conformed to the image of Christ.