Philippians 2.5-11

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Jesus humbled himself to the point of death on the cross, exhibiting ultimate sacrificial love.

Limerick

A man of great humility
Though he was God’s own Son
He chose to come to earth
And put himself beneath
His Father’s will was done

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Potential actions to take in response

1. Use the passage to practice humility. Philippians 2.5-11 calls us to have the same mind as Jesus, and to humbly serve one another with love. We can take action by putting ourselves in the mindset of humility by being patient and kind with those around us, and actively seeking out ways to serve others.

2. Take time to reflect on the passage. Philippians 2.5-11 emphasizes the importance of having the same mind as Jesus. As we read the passage, we should pause to reflect on the ways we are living in a way that is honoring to God. We can take action by setting aside time to meditate on the words of the passage, and to evaluate our own thoughts, words and actions in light of them.

3. Put the passage into practice. Philippians 2.5-11 calls us to imitate Jesus’s example of humility and selfless love. We can take action by actively living out the example of Jesus that is described in the passage. This could look like volunteering at a local charity or soup kitchen, or simply taking time to listen to and pray for those around us.

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Related passages

Themes: Humility, obedience, love, unity, and selfless sacrifice.

Bible Passages:
John 15:13 – Jesus commands us to lay down our lives for one another, reflecting the selfless sacrifice of Christ.
Matthew 22:37-39 – We are called to love God and our neighbour, reflecting the love Christ showed.
Romans 12:1-2 – We are to offer ourselves to God in humble obedience, reflecting the humility of Christ.

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