IN HUMILITY / PHILIPPIANS 2:3

(KJV) Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

One of the primary enemies of unity among Christians is the natural tendency of individuals to promote their own interests and not give way regarding their own views and opinions. Part of our sinful, rebellious nature is self-centeredness (Galatians 5:20), which is encouraged because the world does not usually reward humility. Yet humility is a primary part of Christian unity because it is a key quality of Jesus’ character (Philippians 2:5; Matthew 11:29). The Bible’s God-centered view of humanity and spiritual salvation places the highest importance on humility. 

1. To be humble means to be conscious of our weaknesses and inadequacies and quick to give credit to God and others for what we accomplish (John 3:27; 5:19; 14:10; James 4:6). It involves not thinking more highly of ourselves than we ought to (Romans 12:3), but instead having the right attitude toward ourselves, God and others.
2. We must be humble because, apart from Christ, we are sinful (opposed to and separated from God, spiritually dead, Luke 18:9-14) and have not right to boast about anything (Romans 7:18; Galatians 6:3) except the greatness of the Lord (2 Corinthians 10:17). We are dependent on God for our worth, purpose and productivity; we can accomplish nothing of laying value without God’s help and the help of others (Psalms 8:4-5; John 15:1-16).
3. One of God’s primary requirements for His people is humility (Micah 6:8). 
4. God lives with those who humbly follow Him (Isaiah 57:15). God gives more grace (unearned favor, mercy and help) to the humble, but opposes the proud (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5). Christ’s most passionate and devoted followers serve “the Lord with great humility” (Acts 20:19).
5. As Christ’s followers, we must live in humility toward others, giving them more honor than we receive for ourselves (Romans 12:3, 10). This follows the example set by Jesus Himself (Philippians 2:5; Matthew 11:29).
6. The opposite of humility is pride and arrogance – an exaggerated feeling of self-importance. Pride often gloats over one’s perceived merit, superiority and accomplishments. The inevitable tendency of human nature and the world is toward pride, not humility (1 John 2:16; Isaiah 14:13-14; Ezekiel 28:17; 1 Timothy 6:17).

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IN HUMILITY / PHILIPPIANS 2:3

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One of the primary enemies of unity among Christians is the natural tendency of individuals to promote their own interests and not give way regarding their own views and opinions.

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Margarita Crews

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Guided By Grace

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