III Christ is more valuable than anything
A. vs 1-11 What ever you love, consider loss in comparison to Christ
1. vs 1-4 Keep an eye out for those who would keep us captive to the demands of the Law
2. vs 5-6 Paul's credentials as a Jew
3. vs 7-11 Nothing credits righteousness to us except for Christ
B. vs 12-21 Press on to the goal of taking hold of that for which Christ took hold of us
1. vs 12-14 Paul encourages us to press on toward the prize to which God has called us
2. vs 15-16 Live in the understanding of the scriptures you have and walk in unity
3. vs 17-21 Our citizenship is in Heaven and we will receive new, glorified bodies

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Phil 3:14

The word goal does not refer to the end of the race but a line that Greek racers had to run along during competitions. The runners had to fix their eyes on the line so they would not run outside of their area and be disqualified. Runners that ran outside of their mark were disqualified even if they finished first. This verse reminds us that the ends do not justify the means with God. Once we begin our race with God, He expects us to run with integrity every step of the way. All our actions must be for the glory of God and not for our own advancement. Don't run in a way that disqualifies you, that compromises your character, that reduces your witness and christian influence in the world. Instead, run within the mark He has set for you. Remember that the boundry lines for us have fallen in pleasant places and press on to the prize of Christ Jesus.