Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to grasped, but made himself nothing, taking on the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Philippians 2:6-7) He was perfect. Complete. He … Continue reading
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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. Tomorrow we will look at what Paul means by an attitude, “The same as … 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 don’t really know, do you? Laughter, tears, … 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? With words? With actions? With tenderness, kindness, compassion? With love? … 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
…filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:11) Notice that the “Fruit of Righteousness,” the right behavior expected of you as a Christian, comes from the same source as … Continue reading
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of … Continue reading