Relational Resuscitation: Philippians 2:3-4
“3) Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4) do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4
Like a first responder, with these two verses Paul begins relational resuscitation. That’s how powerful these two verses are to restore broken relationships. They were emergency measures he used to keep the church alive. There were two parts.
First, “do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” Take your selfish eyes off from yourself and start valuing those around you! View others as more important than yourself. This is huge!
Second, “do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Now Paul moves from attitudes to actions. Start caring for others above yourself.
Nothing jump starts Agape love faster than these two verses. It involves a new way of thinking, speaking and acting toward others. It includes a change of heart, mind and actions.
If you want your relationships to change, then you must first change! Your relationships are a reflection of you! That’s a hard pill to swallow, but it’s true!
These two verses activates the Law of the Sower in your key relationships. (Galatians 6:7-8) What you sow you will reap. If your relationships are falling apart, start sowing different seed. If you want love and respect start sowing love and respect!
Can you imagine the impact when everyone starts consistently applying these two principles? Even the most broken and toxic relationships can be resuscitated in short order. Marriages, families and churches can be transformed.
Anger, bitterness, criticism and complaining will loose their grip. In their place forgiveness, grace, patience and love will begin to flow into your relationships.
It only takes one to start the transformation. In short order agape love will become contagious.
Here is the big key, be the one to start sowing the new seed. Invite the Holy Spirit to change your heart, mind and actions. Repent of your selfish and self centered ways and put others first.
These two verses are powerful and they work. Start the change in yourself immediately. It is so much better than separation, divorce and church splits! Is it really that easy? YES! And in the next section you will discover why this is so powerful.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“3) Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4) do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4
Like a first responder, with these two verses Paul begins relational resuscitation. That’s how powerful these two verses are to restore broken relationships. They were emergency measures he used to keep the church alive. There were two parts.
First, “do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” Take your selfish eyes off from yourself and start valuing those around you! View others as more important than yourself. This is huge!
Second, “do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” Now Paul moves from attitudes to actions. Start caring for others above yourself.
Nothing jump starts Agape love faster than these two verses. It involves a new way of thinking, speaking and acting toward others. It includes a change of heart, mind and actions.
If you want your relationships to change, then you must first change! Your relationships are a reflection of you! That’s a hard pill to swallow, but it’s true!
These two verses activates the Law of the Sower in your key relationships. (Galatians 6:7-8) What you sow you will reap. If your relationships are falling apart, start sowing different seed. If you want love and respect start sowing love and respect!
Can you imagine the impact when everyone starts consistently applying these two principles? Even the most broken and toxic relationships can be resuscitated in short order. Marriages, families and churches can be transformed.
Anger, bitterness, criticism and complaining will loose their grip. In their place forgiveness, grace, patience and love will begin to flow into your relationships.
It only takes one to start the transformation. In short order agape love will become contagious.
Here is the big key, be the one to start sowing the new seed. Invite the Holy Spirit to change your heart, mind and actions. Repent of your selfish and self centered ways and put others first.
These two verses are powerful and they work. Start the change in yourself immediately. It is so much better than separation, divorce and church splits! Is it really that easy? YES! And in the next section you will discover why this is so powerful.
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
