Philippians 2:1-8

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others…”

Philippians 2:1-8

“… Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross” (NKJV).

Putting on the Mind of Christ

I. It Was Not “Carnal” (Rom. 8:5-9).

A. Interested in spiritual matters (Luke 2:49; 4:16).

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II. It Was Not Interested In Retribution (1 Peter 2:21-24).

A. Nor Self defense (Matthew 27:11-14).

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III. It Was Patient.

A. Towards bad attitudes among the disciples (Luke 9:46-48; 22:24-30).

B. Towards misunderstood teaching (Luke 17:20,21; Acts 1:6-8).

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IV. It Is Considerate (Matt. 19:13-15).

A. “The kindness of God...through Jesus Christ” (Titus 3:3-7).

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V. It Is Compassionate (Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 15:32).

A. “Jesus wept” (John 11:32-36).B. One who can sympathize (Heb.

4:14-16).C. “Father forgive them” (Luke 23:34)