word of god, you are the author, now lord, you expound it through these words of clay in christ's holy name, amen. paul's writing verse 30 chapter 15. and when he's writing these words, remember he's writing under the inspiration of the holy spirit of god. and he says this. now, i beseech you bretheren, that's fellow bebelievers. for the lord jesus christ's sake and for the love of the spirit that you strife together with me in your prayers to god for me. when we come to the lord jesus christ, we begin a life-long pur pursuit of truth. the more you get into the word of god the stronger you become. as you grow in the lord, he will show you things that really begin it take hold of your heart as the holy spirit of god whispers in your ear -- this is something you need to hear. as i read this, i understand what he's saying. he's asking the children of god. and he says for the lord jesus christ's sake. so christ comes into the picture. and then he adds these words that caught my mind. and -- for the love of the spirit. you know truthfully, i had never thought about this. but paul is saying -- i want you all t