“However, I consider those things that were gain to me as a loss for Christ. Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be a loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain Christ.” — Philippians 3:7-8
Everything Paul once valued, his status, achievements, and possessions, is worthless compared to knowing Christ. What the world considers gain, he now sees as meaningless because his true treasure is in Jesus Christ. He willingly gave up everything, even suffering loss, because knowing Jesus and being found in Him is far more valuable than anything else.
We should constantly evaluate our priorities and recognize that worldly success, possessions, and personal achievements are nothing compared to a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Like the apostle Paul, we must be willing to let go of anything that hinders our faith, even if it means personal loss or sacrifice. True fulfillment and eternal gain come not from what we accumulate in this life, but from knowing and following Jesus.