"You should have the same attitude toward one another that Christ Jesus had, 6 who though he existed in the form of God did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature. 8 He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross! 9 As a result God exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow – in heaven and on earth and under the earth – 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father."
Phil.2:5-11
Philippians 2:2-4
“Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
"Pride goes before a fall".
Proverbs 16:18
Jesus our Messiah was the ultimate example of real humility, as stated above in 2 Phil.
Selfless, putting others before Himself (although He was 100% God" ). The only One who really had equality with God is Jesus, but the scripture says that even Jesus "did not consider equality something to be grasped".
Although we should have this kind of humility, God sees us differently! He loves us extravagantly, is devoted to us, He's always near us, desires personal relationship with us, esteems us high enough to have died in our place.
This esteem is for Him to bestow on us, not for us to bestow on ourselves, because we are in danger on becoming conceited, where our eyes are taken off God, and turning inwards to ourselves. This is where self-worship and selfishness grab the reins and can gallop away on a disasterous course.
Today let's consider all that we are in Him- and everything we are not.
Phil.2:5-11
Philippians 2:2-4
“Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
"Pride goes before a fall".
Proverbs 16:18
Jesus our Messiah was the ultimate example of real humility, as stated above in 2 Phil.
Selfless, putting others before Himself (although He was 100% God" ). The only One who really had equality with God is Jesus, but the scripture says that even Jesus "did not consider equality something to be grasped".
Although we should have this kind of humility, God sees us differently! He loves us extravagantly, is devoted to us, He's always near us, desires personal relationship with us, esteems us high enough to have died in our place.
This esteem is for Him to bestow on us, not for us to bestow on ourselves, because we are in danger on becoming conceited, where our eyes are taken off God, and turning inwards to ourselves. This is where self-worship and selfishness grab the reins and can gallop away on a disasterous course.
Today let's consider all that we are in Him- and everything we are not.
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