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HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST
TUESDAY, JULY 12
Philippians 2:5-8

James 1:22-25

 

“With my lips have I declared

all the judgments of thy mouth.”

 

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST
 
The previous passage has challenged us to maintain a proper Christian attitude. We should never be motivated by pride in self or associates, whether they are family or friends. However, this attitude which shows true Christian love and which leads to biblical unity is contrary to the fallen human nature. The following instructions give us a key to living with this new type of outlook.
 
We must have the same attitude that Jesus had (Phil 2:5). Our mind controls our actions and to a great extent our emotions. We cannot live in humility and obedience to Christ without the active role of our minds. How did Christ think? The following verses give us a description of the Lord’s outlook which was evidenced in His humility. Although the Lord Jesus is God, He did not see His exalted position as something to cling to at any cost (Phil 2:6-7; John 1:1). The Lord saw the salvation of the lost as far more important than His own rightful position in heaven. So, in His great love, He left the glories (which had eternally been His) to give His life a ransom (Matt 20:28).
 
He who was the very God “made himself of no reputation” (Phil 2:7). This means that He emptied Himself of His rights and privileges. He took upon Himself “the form of a servant” (Phil 2:7). He who is God lowered Himself to serve. As we see the attitude of Christ, we are reminded of His love for us. If the Lord who was rich became poor that He might save us, how much more should we esteem others better than ourselves in order to serve Him?
 
THOUGHT: How did our Lord view personal position and privilege?

PRAYER: Father, help me to truly love Jesus and have His humble attitude.

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