July 4, 2021

Humility

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Passage: Philippians 2:1-11
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Introduction

We are prone to pride

God uses circumstances to humble us – examples
He reminds us we are weak and dependent on Him
God gives grace to the humble

God may humble us in His presence, in prayer, around the Lord’s table

Examining our own hearts
At these times we are most humbled
Christ is exalted and we are lifted up with Him

There is consolation in Christ, comfort in God’s love, fellowship in the Spirit

Have the same love, of one accord, of one mind

Accept one another in love and submit to one another

Do nothing in selfish ambition
Esteem others better than yourself
Look out for others, out them before yourself

Unity comes through humility

How are we humbled?

v4-11
Be like Christ

He made Himself of no reputation

He was willing to be the servant of servants
He told people to be quiet about His miracles
He became a man – though He is Almighty God

He gave and gave
He humbled Himself
He obeyed His Father’s will

He voluntarily went to the cross
God was pleased with His Son, He raised Him from the dead to His right hand

He identified with us in His baptism
He was willing to be ridiculed and rejected

Compare the ways of the world

Example of tennis stars
Example of Christian humility
Isa 66:2b

We need a true knowledge of ourselves

Example of Isaiah – in God’s presence
Example of Peter – in Christ’s presence

Do not consider yourself more highly than you ought

Example of disciples
Pride goes before a fall – we must all take heed lest we fall
Example of Abraham and Lot

Respond aright when you face criticism

Example of Moses and David
Listening to what is right

Spending time in God’s presence

Keeping our eyes on Jesus (not on ourselves)
Behold Him

May God help us to be humble