Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. — Philippians 2:3
Humility is recognizing who God has made us to be and using that recognition to serve and redeem others. Living in humility as Jesus did, we don't just practice the golden rule, but we go one step better — we treat others better than we would treat ourselves.
Are we instructed to do this because we're unworthy or unfit? No! Jesus was worthy and glorious, but he chose to treat others better than himself when he sacrificially gave himself to redeem them.
It's a high standard. It's a hard standard. It is not for wimps. But it is ultimately glorious.
Christian Calendar
Year Ash Wednesday Good Friday Easter
2020 February 226 April 10 April 12
2021 February 27 April 2 April 4
2022 March 2 April 15 April 17
2023 February 23 April 7 April 9
2024 February 14 March 29 March 31
2025 March 5 April 18 April 20
Seven Words from the Cross
1. “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” – Luke 23:34
2. “Today you will be with me in Paradise – Luke 23:43
3. “Woman, here is your son” – John 19:26-27
4. “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? – Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 & Psalm 22:1
5. “I thirst” – John 19:28
6. “It is finished” – John 19:30
7. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” – Luke 23:46 & Psalm 31:5
[Message No: 7590]
Humility is recognizing who God has made us to be and using that recognition to serve and redeem others. Living in humility as Jesus did, we don't just practice the golden rule, but we go one step better — we treat others better than we would treat ourselves.
Are we instructed to do this because we're unworthy or unfit? No! Jesus was worthy and glorious, but he chose to treat others better than himself when he sacrificially gave himself to redeem them.
It's a high standard. It's a hard standard. It is not for wimps. But it is ultimately glorious.
Christian Calendar
Year Ash Wednesday Good Friday Easter
2020 February 226 April 10 April 12
2021 February 27 April 2 April 4
2022 March 2 April 15 April 17
2023 February 23 April 7 April 9
2024 February 14 March 29 March 31
2025 March 5 April 18 April 20
Seven Words from the Cross
1. “Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing” – Luke 23:34
2. “Today you will be with me in Paradise – Luke 23:43
3. “Woman, here is your son” – John 19:26-27
4. “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? – Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 & Psalm 22:1
5. “I thirst” – John 19:28
6. “It is finished” – John 19:30
7. “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” – Luke 23:46 & Psalm 31:5
[Message No: 7590]
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