Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…
Devotional: If ever there was a blueprint for relationships, Philippians 2 outlines the example Jesus set for us in this area:
- Humility
- Valuing others over ourselves
- Not looking to our own interests but to others
- Having the mind of Christ who gave himself up for us
These are simple, but not easy, principles to live out. Only as you and I surrender to, and seek to be conformed to the image of Christ, will we be able to be and live like-minded. Only then will our relationships reflect the beautiful rhythm and symmetry of our Triune God.
Reflect:
- Read through Philippians 2:1-5 three times. As you do, reflect upon the ways you would seek to be like-minded and having the same mindset as Jesus.
- Will you commit to this pursuit?
