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THE MIND OF CHRIST(3)


Text::  Philippians 2:5 

_Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:_

Today we shall be looking at the second kind of mind that Christ possesses.

"......And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" Philippians 2:7-8

Christ,  having been found in fashion as a man, still went further deep low to humble Himself even before man. 
Humility is one of the basic features of our God.  Hence,  we saw Christ demonstrated same before us.  Jesus Christ, being the creator of all creation and creature, submitted Himself to be molested by His creature in order to save them.  (colossians 1:15-17). He was beaten,  spat on,  openly disgraced and crucified by His own very handiwork,  yet He did not revile back. Acts  8:32 says "...He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth"

Our Lord showed us the kind of mind we must put on: *HUMBLE MIND* This same humble attitude is shown in every interraction between God, His creations and His creatures(man and angel). 

It is humility for God to behold the things in heaven and on earth.(Psalms 113:4-6). 

God's humility made Him not to despise any man. Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.(Job 36:5)

God is not demanding anything from you that He is NOT or does not HAVE. He first of all demonstrated humility before man, hence He is asking us to put on same mind of humility. 
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;(Colossians 3:12)

Humble yourself today and you will be on your way to be coming more and more like Jesus. 


Bible reading:  2:1-11.

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