Note 7 at Phil. 4:13: It is not a true use of this verse to express that we can do anything. This is not a "self-motivational" verse. Paul was saying that he could do anything THROUGH CHRIST. That is radically different than the way many people use this verse.

Our total ability in the Christian life is found in Christ (see ref. l at this verse). It is not our ability that makes us strong but our availability to Christ that enables us. Paul said, "for when I am weak, then am I strong" (2 Cor. 12:10). He was saying that when he recognized his inability and therefore relied on the Lord, then the Lord's strength flowed through him.

We can do all things THROUGH CHRIST.