Philippians 2:5
Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
This verse serves as a basis for the poetic description of how Christ was born, lived and died. The "mind" that Paul refers to is the focus of Christ's life, which is humility. It is clear to Paul that this is something that the Philippian believers possess, or at least have access to, as Christians. As a believer, we should adopt an attitude similar to that of Christ. Paul believed that the most effective cure for a lack of peace and joy is a mind focused on Christ. In other words, it is a mind that is submissive to the guidance and leading of the Holy Spirit. This is a humble attitude that seeks to accord greater importance to others than to oneself. The Lord Jesus Christ calls upon us to be united in mind, love one another, and live in harmony with a singular focus. Indeed, the joy of the Lord is our strength, and we are encouraged to rejoice forever, pray without ceasing, and live in godly unity with one another. However, we can only accomplish this if we allow the Word of Christ to dwell in us abundantly and allow the Mind of Christ to guide our actions, attitudes, and motivations. Let us reflect a spirit of humility in which we regard the needs of others as more important than our own.
Matthew 5:17
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.
Hebrews 1:4
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Romans 8:10
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
Romans 5:6
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.