Until we all attain to the unity of the faith.Ephesians 4:13 Christian growth never occurs in isolation. Every person in Christ is parallel and everyone is relevant. There is no such thing as an elite Christian. Not one Christian is positioned on a pedestal. A church is united through its shared faith in the gospel. Deep down what do you…
This mind is yours in Christ Jesus.Philippians 2:5 The only way we can look at the interests of others is through the mind of Christ. Jesus humbled himself by becoming obedient to God even to death on the cross. We must force our flesh to submit (Rom. 8:13). Two of the greatest obstacles that hinder our ability to conform is…
In humility, count others more significant than yourselves.Philippians 2:3 We should do nothing from selfish ambition. A pattern of selfishness leads to a promise of suffering. “Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me” (Matthew 25:45). It is sinful to consider ourselves more significant. When others are our priority, our…
Being in full accord and of one mind.Philippians 2:2 When we act on God’s Word and adapt with the Holy Spirit we operate in the mind of Christ. Christian differences should never create distance. Paul is writing to encourage Christian unity, not uniformity. “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:3). All people who worship God…
All of you share in God’s grace with me.Philippians 1:7 We must see that we share in God’s attention and Christ’s affection. We are parallel people growing in grace. Your actions should never make others feel unwanted. “Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34). We share in Christ’s affection so we should…