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A run through Philippians-Are you a saint?

Some years ago, in the heat of the never-ending circles of political break-ups and make-ups, Raila dismissed some of Kalonzo’s allegations with a sarcastic broadside; “…that is gospel according to Saint Stephen!”  he remarked to wild laughter from his supporters. From that time, the joke has never gotten tired and every so often you will hear someone apply it to some hapless opponent. Political jokes aside, who really is a saint? How does one become a saint? Or to bring it closer home; can you dear friend, become a saint? To answer these questions we have to turn to the bible for this is where the word originates from. In his letter to the Christians who lived in Philippi, Saint Paul saluted them thus; Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints  in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil.1:2 So right there is our first hint...