Philippians 2:3-4
May 21st 2017, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
May 21st 2017, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
The church at Philippi, which had been supporting Paul, was wonderful, but there was a problem of disagreement within the church.
Things that disturb to be like-minded are selfish ambition and vain conceit. When one will become conceited, e.g., self comes in center and the idea of self is considered the best, he/she will eliminate others.
Then, what is needed for being like-minded?
Firstly, it is to see our own sins. If we see our own sins, we will know how foolish we are, how much we should rely on God, and we will be protected from becoming conceited.
Secondly, it is to look to the interests of others. It means to acknowledge others. Then we will know that the Lord loves and leads them. To extend our hand of love to them is also needed. Because we ourselves have been saved by the hand of love extended from the Lord.
The Lord is not pleased when children of God are confronting each other. He is pleased when they love and forgive each other. Let us confirm if we are in the proper position of mind before God.
Things that disturb to be like-minded are selfish ambition and vain conceit. When one will become conceited, e.g., self comes in center and the idea of self is considered the best, he/she will eliminate others.
Then, what is needed for being like-minded?
Firstly, it is to see our own sins. If we see our own sins, we will know how foolish we are, how much we should rely on God, and we will be protected from becoming conceited.
Secondly, it is to look to the interests of others. It means to acknowledge others. Then we will know that the Lord loves and leads them. To extend our hand of love to them is also needed. Because we ourselves have been saved by the hand of love extended from the Lord.
The Lord is not pleased when children of God are confronting each other. He is pleased when they love and forgive each other. Let us confirm if we are in the proper position of mind before God.
<The Verse of the Bible>
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
