Category: “Amazing Grace” Series

Philippians 2:3-5 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus”  Paul’s admonition here falls into the category of ‘easier said than done.’ It’s our natural default to always think of and look out for ourselves – our preferences,

Philippians 2:1-2 “So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and one mind.”  As Paul writes to the believers in Philippi, it seems as if he’s giving them a checklist of items, that once fully checked off, they can move on to “completing his joy.”