I read a chapter out of Philippians tonight. Philippians. That's a book I don't hear much from, or think to open up to when I want to read the scriptures. Why is that? Because the chapter I read tonight had a lot of good insights and teachings, which resulted in me underlining a lot of verses.
I read chapter 2 and really loved what was written about Christ and his mission. "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men; And being found in the fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
That was verses 6-8 clumped together. I love those verses. It's put in such great context what Christ's whole mission was about. Christ came down as the only begotten son, but did not go about boasting of what his mission was and who he was. Instead he went about serving people humbly, and teaching by example. He did not wish for fame and fortune, just to teach others about the plan of salvation and how we are each heirs to the kingdom of God.
It made me want to be better at not seeking others' approval in this life, but God's approval. He is the one I should be concerned about. And I can please him by serving others. I need to remember that more often.
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