Topic: You first!
Paul encouraged the Philippians believers to demomstrate this kind of humility. He said, Let each of you lookout not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.(Phil 2:4 NKJV)
Selfishness and superiority can divide people, but humility unites us, since it is the quality of " being one in the spirit and of one mind" (v.2)
When quarrels and disagreement occur, we can often diffuse them by giving up our right to be right. Humility calls us to show grace and gentleness when we would rather insist on our own way. "In humility value others above yourselves" (v.3)
Practicing humility helps us to become more like Jesus who, for our sake, "humbled himself by becoming obedient to death" (vv.7-8). Following in Jesus's footsteps means backing away from what is best for us and doing what is best for others.
JENNIFER BENSON SCHULDT
Jesus, you have up Your life for me.
Help me to see each sacrifice I make as a reflection of your humility.
In putting others first, Let me honour you.
Humility promotes unity.
Paul encouraged the Philippians believers to demomstrate this kind of humility. He said, Let each of you lookout not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.(Phil 2:4 NKJV)
Selfishness and superiority can divide people, but humility unites us, since it is the quality of " being one in the spirit and of one mind" (v.2)
When quarrels and disagreement occur, we can often diffuse them by giving up our right to be right. Humility calls us to show grace and gentleness when we would rather insist on our own way. "In humility value others above yourselves" (v.3)
Practicing humility helps us to become more like Jesus who, for our sake, "humbled himself by becoming obedient to death" (vv.7-8). Following in Jesus's footsteps means backing away from what is best for us and doing what is best for others.
JENNIFER BENSON SCHULDT
Jesus, you have up Your life for me.
Help me to see each sacrifice I make as a reflection of your humility.
In putting others first, Let me honour you.
Humility promotes unity.
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