Paul gives two examples who expressed the light of Christ in their lives, who exemplified the mind of Christ in their selflessness. Bro. Jeff challenges and encourages us to examine our own attitudes and actions to seek to become more Christ-like.
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
…with His stripes we are healed. ~Isaiah 53:5
Sermons on Selflessness (Page 5)
Learn the key to real joy as Bro Jeff makes the connection between our selfless attitude, our sacrificial actions, and real worship.
Here, Bro. Jeff focuses on the supreme authority of Jesus Christ and the humble, servant-like example our Lord provides for us.
Never ceasing to be fully God, a fully human Jesus lived on this earth in perfect humility. Christ’s submission, service, and sacrifice not only show how much our Heavenly Father loves us, but also show us the example to better peace in our own relationships. Bro. Jeff explains here.
What an amazing act of love Jesus Christ did! While keeping his deity, entirely and perfectly, He lowered himself to the role of being totally human. Even more awe-inspiring is the completely selfless and humble attitude He exampled for us in his humanity…that of a servant, a slave. Bro. Jeff encourages us to seek to be more selfless like our Savior.
“When Jesus thought about who He was, as equal with the Father, He didn’t think about what that would benefit Him. He thought in terms of what He needed to do to save us. Paul taught that you and I need to have that same kind of mind, one more concerned about others than what would benefit ourselves.” Here, Bro. Jeff focuses on the selfless attitude of Christ.
Not only does having a “mind of Christ” require “likeness of mind,” but also “lowliness of mind,” or humility. Bro. Jeff provides practical pointers in cultivating humility as we are challenged to evaluate our own motives and attitudes.
It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and having a mindset like Christ will avert division and disunity. Bro. Jeff encourages us in our spiritual growth by looking at the division that Paul exposed and the distinctives that Paul explained in Philippians 2.
Forgiveness. Restoration. Love. “Yet for love’s sake…,” many a hurt can be healed. Bro. Jeff encourages us in Paul’s instruction and example of the humility and perspective that will bring unity to the relationship struggles in our lives.
Jesus said, “Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” We can learn some important lessons from Christ’s words to his disciples; Bro. Jeff shares here.