It’s All About Attitude

Backstory:
Years after establishing a church in Philippi, Paul wrote a joyful letter to the believers there while he was imprisoned in Rome. Philippians 2:6-11 may have been an early Christian hymn.
God’s Story:
Rejoice! My Son is a shining example for all believers to follow. His life and death were part of my plan to bring my people close to me and show them how to live lives of humility, compassion and love. When they live in harmony, they align their lives with my plan for my kingdom.

Read Philippians 2:1-30

Your Story:
Living as Jesus lived is a daily challenge. Your “flesh” (sinful nature) always gets in the way. Pride, ambition and conceit want to triumph over humility. The priorities of the world overshadow those set by Christ. Extremes lead to self-loathing rather than self-worth as a child of the King of kings. How can you “shine . . . Like stars in the sky” (Philippians 2:15), yet remain humble like Christ?