Philipp's Philippians 2: 1-11

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In studying Philippians 2:1-11, Paul starts with a repetition of conditional statement “if” challenging the reader to submit to a greater lifestyle of Jesus that leads to genuine joy and unity. Attributes that make unity in Christ attainable require love, sharing, tenderness, compassion. Paul admonishes for unity which would make his joy complete. “Having the same love, being in one spirit and one mind (repetition for emphasis). Contrast the mindset that hinders unity from one that promotes unity. The difference is humility regarding others above oneself. This can only be achieve by having the same mind of Christ. Substitute our attitude with Christ’s attitude of humility.
Jesus is the epitome of humility and selflessness. Christ was God