Unity Paradigm Philippians 2 1 4 Thinking for

Unity Paradigm Philippians 2: 1 -4 Thinking for Unity Right Motives Phil. 2: 1 -2 a Right Marks Phil. 2: 2 b Right Means Phil. 2: 3, 4

Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2: 1 -2 a. Right Motives - Review 1. Encouragement in Christ 2. Consolation of Love 3. Fellowship in the Spirit 4. Affection and Compassion These are all things we have received from Christ at the point of salvation.

Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2: 2 b Right Marks - Review 1. 2. 3. 4. Being of the same mind Maintaining the same love United in one spirit Intent on one purpose

Unity Paradigm n Right Motives 1. Encouragement in Christ 2. Consolation of love 3. Fellowship in Spirit 4. Affection & n Right Marks 1. Being of the same mind 2. Maintaining the same love 3. United in one spirit 4. Intent on one purpose

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Right Means 1. Ø Ø q Do nothing from selfishness Selfishness – personal gain at others expense Building ones self up while tearing others down Ezekiel 28 ; Isaiah 14: 12 -17 ; Genesis 3 Discord and division result – James 3: 16 What areas of your life are selfish?

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Right Means (continued) 2. Ø Ø q Empty conceit Kenodoxia – kenos –empty ; doxia - glory Highly exaggerated self-view Greek’s thought humility a sign of weakness Self-deceptive in nature – Galatians 6: 3 In your walk do you believe yourself better than others?

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Right Means (continued) 3. Ø Ø q Humility of mind Humility – “lowliness of mind” refers to a slave Emphasis – Prov. 11: 2; 16: 19; 1 Peter 5: 5, 6 Regard – carefully thought out conclusion More important – idea of superior Are others truly more important than yourself?

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Right Means (continued) 4. Ø Ø Ø q q Look out for your own personal interests Look out for – close attention / special Personal interest –take care of self In serving the Lord we must be careful …. Is it my interest or God’s interest? Am I looking to the good of the whole?

Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2: 2 b Right Means (continued) 5. Ø Ø q For the interests of others Related primarily to relationships Broad and general statement on purpose Romans 12: 15; 14: 19 -21; 15: 1 Galatians 6: 2 Are you asking God to clearly see the interests of others?

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Conclusion These principles are indispensible for spiritual unity! They require deliberate and persistent effort to apply sincerely and unconditionally!

Unity Paradigm Part 3 Philippians 2: 3, 4 Application 1. Admit your unworthiness & inability to care. 2. Humble yourself before God. 3. Maintain daily fellowship with God.