In chapter 3, Paul transitions (“Finally”; “Furthermore”) with the command to “Rejoice in the Lord” (v. 1) Although the many rejoice in their own accomplishments (v. 2), Christians worship by the Spirit of God (v. 3). Far from putting confidence in the flesh, Christians, like the Apostle Paul, are to voluntarily renounce any worldly gain for the sake of Christ. Paul’s Jewish pedigree exceeded that of his contemporaries (vv. 4–6), yet all of it he counts as loss in order that he might gain Christ through the righteousness from God on the basis of faith (vv. 7–11).