The Humility of Christ
February 27, 2025

We Walk Different- Philippians 2:1-11

Essential Question: How do we have the mind of Jesus?

Why should we have the mind of Jesus?

The problem: We commune with

but to commune with .

Two issues result from this problem:
1. We

the of the church.

We are therefore Christ’s

, as though God were making his through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20 NIV

  1. We rob one another of experiencing the .

until we all reach

in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become , attaining to the whole measure of the of Christ.
Ephesians 4:13 NIV

The Problem/Solution
A= Encouragement, comfort, sharing in the Spirit, tenderness and compassion from being

.

B= Like-minded, same love, one spirit and mind,

.

C(1 and 2)=

, Non-essential , Lifestyle

What was the mindset of Jesus?

Christ’s Attitude=status is to be used for

.

“The phrase ‘he did not cling to his divine status’ is important in a context where ambition abounds and people kill for the kind of power, wealth, and status that demands a servile prostration of its subjects.” —Elsa Tamez

To what are you clinging?
1. The need to be

?
2. The need to feel ?
3. ?
4. ?

Christ’s Action
-

himself.
- himself.
- Obedient even .

How do we have the mind of Jesus?

M=

the first move. (Romans 5:8)
I= your attitude.(Eph. 4:23)
N= the needs of others. (Phil 2:3)
D= to self. (Luke 9:23)

“We will be greater than our enemies—not by our swords, but by our wisdom. Bloodshed only breeds more bloodshed. Let us build a strong nation, not through war, but through unity.” —King Moshoeshoe I

Daily Devotions For This Week

Day 1: What would it take for me to let go of my pride?
📖 Bible Verse: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” (Philippians 2:3)

💬 Quote:
“Pride makes us artificial; humility makes us real.” — James Cone

🔥 Application Challenge:
Identify one area where pride holds you back from fully serving others. Is it in your work, relationships, or faith community? Choose a small act of humility today—listen more, apologize first, or serve without recognition.

🙏 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Lord, make me humble…
Exhale: …that I may see others as You do.

Day 2: How can I empty myself like Jesus did?
📖 Bible Verse: “Rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.” (Philippians 2:7)

💬 Quote:
“To follow Jesus is to enter into solidarity with the marginalized, to serve and not to be served.” — Gustavo Gutiérrez

🔥 Application Challenge:
Find a way to serve someone unseen today—a janitor, a grocery clerk, a homeless neighbor, a child needing attention. Empty yourself of entitlement and practice radical servanthood.

🙏 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Jesus, I empty myself…
Exhale: …so You may fill me.

Day 3: Am I clinging to status or stepping into service?
📖 Bible Verse: “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant.” (Matthew 20:26)

💬 Quote:
“The gospel calls us not to climb the ladder of success but to descend into the places where people are suffering.” — Dorothy Day

🔥 Application Challenge:
Today, choose service over status. Maybe it’s taking on a task at work that no one wants, giving up your seat, your time, or your privilege for someone else. Make downward mobility your spiritual discipline.

🙏 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Lord, I surrender my status…
Exhale: …and embrace Your call to serve.

Day 4: What would it mean for me to truly submit to God’s will?
📖 Bible Verse: “Yet not my will, but yours be done.” (Luke 22:42)

💬 Quote:
“To do the will of God is to align with the struggle for justice and liberation.” — James H. Cone

🔥 Application Challenge:
Think about an area in your life where your will is competing with God’s will—a decision, a relationship, a calling. Spend time in prayerful surrender, asking God to reshape your desires to match His.

🙏 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Not my will, Lord…
Exhale: …but Yours be done.

Day 5: What if I truly lived with the mind of Christ?
📖 Bible Verse: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 2:5, KJV)

💬 Quote:
“To be in Christ is to take up the cause of the poor, the oppressed, and the suffering.” — Leonardo Boff

🔥 Application Challenge:
Make one bold commitment today to live with the mind of Christ—maybe it’s advocating for justice, reconciling with someone, or stepping into a deeper level of service. Ask yourself, “What would Jesus’ humility look like in my life today?”

🙏 Breath Prayer:
Inhale: Jesus, transform my mind…
Exhale: …to reflect Your humility.