In Nothing Be Ashamed

By Weldon E. Warnock Paul wrote, “. . . that in nothing I shall be ashamed. . .” (Phil 1:20). Shame (aischune) is “a debasing emotion arising from a consciousness of impropriety, offense, injured reputation, hurt pride, or guilt” (Zondervan Pictorial Encylopedia of the Bible, Vol. 5, p. 373). Paul’s desire and expectation was that he …