Philippians 1:1 to 30 We know that the way we live here on earth reflects how we are willing to live in heaven. In other words, our way of life here is a mirror of what we will be like in paradise, if we go there. In this text, the apostle Paul describes the deep relationship he had with the people of Philippi, whether he was present or absent. This is the way we should be willing to live in paradise.