Humility
Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves”
People generally consider themselves to be more important than others, and they look out for the interest of others only after their own interest has been satisfied.
Jesus gives us the perfect example of humility necessary for true biblical unity in the church. He demonstrated this by how he set aside to accomplish the work for which God the Father sent Him. He had to limit His omnipresence in order to dwell within a physical human body, He set aside His Omniscience in order that he might grow in wisdom, stature and favour with God and Man.
Humility is the practical means by which Christian’s are able to conduct themselves worthy of the gospel and stand firm in one spirit with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; If Jesus could humble Himself in such a manner, who are we to think more highly of ourselves? If He could leave heaven to become a servant instead of one to be served, who are we then to expect others to serve us instead of serving them? If He could be obedient even to death on the cross to pay for our sins, who are we to say it is too difficult to be patient with, forgive and help bear the burdens of others (Gal 6: 1-5).
CONFESSION
I have the life of Christ
I live in Humility.
