Live in Light of Our True Citizenship

In this passage Paul reminds the Philippians that some are setting the wrong example, and that we are to avoid the patterns of pretenders and earthly-minded people. Who are these "enemies of the cross"? No one seems to be able to identify them with certainty. Some commentators think they appear to be people who make some sort of profession of Christian faith, but in reality, they oppose the gospel. They are pretenders. They should not be confused with those mentioned in 1:15-17, who were Christians despite having bad motives for ministry. Nor should they be thought of as pagans, who outright reject the gospel. Instead they put on a show as Christian leaders, but a cross-bearing example is missing. Their ethic is not consistent with their profession.