Remaining With The Brethren

Paul shared with the Philippians his struggle to desire to be with both them and the Messiah. He longed for the greater (departing the Church and being in the presence of the King) yet wrestled with remaining alongside them, for their good. Some people can relate to this and see this as a valuable principle to apply as we walk alongside the brethren in the here and now - denying our own desires for the sake of establishing the Kingdom.