In the sermon 'Clip: Rejoicing Because Christ Is Preached', David Green reflects on a passage where Paul expresses joy regardless of the motives behind others preaching Christ. Paul, facing imprisonment, acknowledges that some preach with the intention of making him look bad. Despite this, he rejoices because the proclamation of Christ is what truly matters to him. He believes that his situation will contribute to his salvation through the prayers of others and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Paul’s earnest hope is that he will continue to magnify Christ with boldness, whether in life or death, showing his unwavering commitment and understanding of his role as a servant of Christ.

What then? Only in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that this will turn out for my salvation through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness Christ will even now, as always, be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death." And so, so Paul was going through some things and in fact because he had been incarcerated some of the brethren said oh this is great opportunity for us we're going to go and preach in such a way as to make Paul look bad. And Paul says, hey, you know what? Y'all do whatever you're gonna be doing.

I'll rejoice because Christ is preached.