Phili p p ia n s2:1-18229Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort fromhis love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender andcompassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedlywith each other, loving one another, and working together with one mindand purpose.Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking ofothers as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.Though he was God,he did not think of equality with Godas something to cling to.Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;he took the humble position of a slaveand was born as a human being.When he appeared in human form,he humbled himself in obedience to Godand died a criminal’s death on a cross.Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honorand gave him the name above all other names,that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you.And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to showthe results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do whatpleases him.Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one cancriticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining likebright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmlyto the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud thatI did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. But I willrejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you toshare that joy. Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.
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