17 May 2026
05-17-2026 The Mind of the Master (Philippians 2:1-13)
The Mind of the Master
Philippians 2:1-13
Philippians 2:5-8
5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus,
6 who, existing in the form of God,did not consider equality with Godas something to be exploited.
7 Instead he emptied himselfby assuming the form of a servant,taking on the likeness of humanity.And when he had come as a man,
8 he humbled himself by becoming obedientto the point of death—even to death on a cross.
Philippians 1:27-28
27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel, 28 not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your salvation—and this is from God.
As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ.
standing firm in one spirit, in one accord,
contending together for the faith of the gospel,
not being frightened in any way by your opponents.
This is a sign of…your salvation– and this is from God.
Philippians 1:29-30
29 For it has been granted to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him, 30 since you are engaged in the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have.
Matthew 5:10-16
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
11 “You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. 12 Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
14 “You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
Philippians 2:1-4
If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves. 4 Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others.
If, then, there is any encouragement in Christ,
if any consolation of love,
if any fellowship with the Spirit,
if any affection (splanchnon-inner core, 1:8) and mercy (compassion/kindness),
Encouragement & Comfort in Christ (2:1a)
Fellowship, tenderness, & compassion in the Spirit (2:1b)
Philippians 2:2 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
“united in spirit” CSB, NASB
“one in spirit” NIV
“being of one accord” KJV
What is life’s core principle for living?
Philippians 2:9 For this reason God highly exalted him
and gave him the name
that is above every name,
What is life’s core principle for living?
Philippians 2:2 make my joy complete by thinking the same way, having the same love, united in Christ’s core principle, intent on one purpose
Philippians 2:3-4
Paul is calling the church, not to agree on everything. Rather for us to be co-souled.
The Christian life begins with receiving (encouragement, comfort, fellowship, tenderness & compassion). Those secure in Christ don’t need to win every argument.
Where is one practical act of ‘looking to the interests of others’ for you this week?
