by Hazel Straub
Paul urges the church to be united together in Christ, loving each other, with one mind. When we follow the example of Christ, humility rules and we serve one another, in love.
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.
Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
Though he was God,
he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;
he took the humble position of a slave
and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,
he humbled himself in obedience to God
and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor
and gave him the name above all other names,
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:1-11 NLT)
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Amen ❤️. Working daily in humility. So important to put others first. 🙌 Thank you for the reminder.
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By: 911grace on 07/15/2018
at 11:55 am
Yes, it is so important to humble ourselves. Putting others first gives the enemy no room for discord. You are welcome!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/15/2018
at 1:38 pm
Amen! Humility and love, shows we are displaying the nature of God!
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By: Warren Richards on 07/15/2018
at 6:50 pm
Yes and amen!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/15/2018
at 7:09 pm
I love the NLT. “Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” This is my favourite line. Seems like a paradox – being selfish by impressing others. I like God’s alternative putting others higher and taking an interest in them. So simple really. I love that all the advice we need is in the bible. God’s own blog. Thanks Hazel. Love your blog.
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By: Lauren Macdonald on 07/15/2018
at 8:59 pm
You are welcome, Lauren. The Bible is awesome when we read it and ask Holy Spirit to bring it to life. It is the best!
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By: Pure Glory on 07/15/2018
at 11:23 pm
Amen ! works of a true believer in Christ Jesus ❤
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By: lurilie castro on 07/15/2018
at 10:38 pm
Yes! 🙂
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By: Pure Glory on 07/15/2018
at 11:25 pm