My Advice to Students — Lynn Cohick Says, "Take Paul's Advice in Philippians"

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By now most seminaries have received a fresh (and seasoned) crop of students eager to learn the Bible and theology and prepare for a life of Christian service. So it’s fitting we restart our regular advice to students with some wisdom about our pursuits and motivations.

Lynn Cohick, author of the Philippians commentary in the Story of God Bible Commentary series, says students should take Paul’s advice when it comes to their academic career. The particular advice Cohick quotes in Philippians can be boiled down to two convicting commands:

1. Don’t lose your first love;
2. Don’t make it about yourself.

Whether you are a new or returning seminary student, listen to Cohick share advice from Paul’s own ministry resolution—and then resolve to join Paul by making your academic year about Christ, and Christ alone.

-Jeremy Bouma, Th.M. (@bouma)

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"My Advice to Students" videos advise and guide students studying for a future of ministry in the Church, whether in the academy or in congregations. In these specially curated videos, leading scholars of biblical studies share their wisdom to help you navigate this important season of preparation.