The steps Christ took in His humility are given so that we will do the same things. There was love in Him, and harmony and unity with the Father. He always existed with the Father and was always equal because He is God Himself. Even so, He became a real human being that He might … Read more
There are a number of characteristics is in the mind of Christ that the Spirit of God has listed here. He gave up His rights as God in heaven to do the will of God on earth. The attitude He showed is given so we will look for opportunities to do the will of God … Read more
Love and unity go together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. That spirit and purpose in believers happens when we put others first. Selfish ambition divides and destroys that which God desires in an assembly of His people gathered to the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. One mind in chapter 1 binds us … Read more
The underlying objective of Paul in writing to the believers at Philippi was to urge them to be unified as an assembly. In view of that purpose there are given examples for living the Christian life as God intends. The first example in this chapter is the Son of God Himself. The second is the … Read more
When this is done there will be suffering that follows those who commit themselves to this unity. Suffering is part of Christian testimony. It will happen because of our faith in Christ. Suffering will keep us from depending on our comforts, and will also weed out those who are not real. It strengthens the faith … Read more
There will always be opposition from without. Our responsibility is to “stand fast” and maintain the unity we have. That means we are not to retreat from our commitment to God’s truth we hold. A calmness and confidence under pressure is a confirmation of what is right. It is also a warning of coming destruction … Read more
It is important that we resist anything that would divide God’s people. There are some attempts to divide that come from without, but most that divides the saints comes from within the fellowship of the assembly. It is not right for us to demand everything to be done my way. The judgment of others should … Read more