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.
Time and manner of resurrection
John 14:1-3
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Commands - Repent
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Luke 10:4
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Hebrew 13:24
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
[Message No: 7652]
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.
Time and manner of resurrection
John 14:1-3
1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Commands - Repent
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Luke 10:4
Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Hebrew 13:24
Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
[Message No: 7652]
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