And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8) He didn’t have to die—you know that. He chose to die, for reasons I still can’t fully grasp. … Continue reading
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being … Continue reading
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: (Philippians 2:5) No pressure here—just have the same attitude as the Lord of the Universe, OK? Got it? Good This is your calling, Beloved of Christ. God wants you … Continue reading
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves (Philippians 2:3). But they’re not. Better than you, that is. Seriously, isn’t it hard to consider others better than yourself when you know … Continue reading
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being … Continue reading
Whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. (Philippians 1:27) What will happen to you today? Oh, you can probably guess a good portion of it, but you can’t be sure, can you? Laughter, tears, … Continue reading
For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. (Philippians 1:21) Is it? Is your purpose, every day, to get closer and closer to Jesus? To bring him honor and glory with your every breath? To know him, … Continue reading
I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death (Philippians 1:20). The word … Continue reading
The important thing is that in every way, from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of that I rejoice (Philippians 1:18). How will you preach Christ today, Beloved? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With … Continue reading
Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in … Continue reading