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THE MIND OF CHRIST
TUESDAY, MAY 2
Philippians 2:1-8

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

 

“Let this mind be in you,

which was also in Christ Jesus.”

 

THE MIND OF CHRIST
 
What is the mind of Christ? How can we, sinful beings, have the mind of our perfect Saviour? According to Philippians 2:5, it is a possibility that we ought to strive for.
 
True humility begins with the mind. We must have the right thinking: of God, of ourselves, and of the people around us. We must actively seek to put the wants and needs of self aside and learn to put others first. Pride comes when we have an overinflated idea about self, and think that our image, our wants, or our emotions are far more important than anything else. Because of sin, we are all naturally proud and selfish people. Change can only come when we seek God through His Word and learn more of Christ.
 
Yes, we must know Christ! The chief example of perfect humility is found in Christ. From Philippians 2:5 onwards, Paul presented the humility of Christ exemplified through His incarnation. Truly, in the history of man, no one has ever demonstrated such pure and self-sacrificial humility as our Lord Jesus Christ has. In the grand story of redemption, Jesus shows us the greatest and most perfect example of humility. What He gave up in choosing to come; what He had to endure in living as a man; what He had to suffer in giving His life – they are all second to none. Yet He chose to do so. And for who? It was for the sake of selfish, proud, rebellious, and unworthy sinners such as we are.
 
Therefore, if we want to have the mind of Christ, then we need to know what He did for us and understand the thinking behind His actions. Philippians 2:5-8 is a very rich, deep and meaningful passage that gives us a behind-the-scene glimpse into the mind of Christ as He came down to earth to live and die for our sins. It is a beautiful story of Christ’s infinite love for us, and the unconditional sacrifice that He made in order that we can be saved. It is a passage that we ought to study carefully for our edification, that we can have the mind of Christ.
 
THOUGHT: To have the mind of Christ is not just a possibility, it is a necessity!
PRAYER: Father, may Thou grant me the mind to know, the heart to will, and the hands to do Thy bidding.

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