I know how to be brought low [abased], and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Paul's secret was contentment (Phil 4:11) - "not I but Christ", something all Christians need to learn, and put into practice. He could be content, because Christ who strengthens - enables. This requires trusting Christ absolutely; Paul's faith was always reckoned on Christ; not his ability but that of Jesus Christ.
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