Paul writes, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5
Ppl lol Notice that Paul does not first address behavior. He addresses thinking.
Transformation always
begins in the mind.
Jesus possessed every right to glory. Every right to honor. Every right to worship.
• Yet He emptied Himself.
• He took the lowest place.
• He became a servant.
• He humbled Himself even to death on a cross.
Leadership in God’s Kingdom always moves downward before it moves upward.
• The world climbs. Jesus descends.
• The world seeks recognition. Jesus embraces obscurity.
• The world seeks position. Jesus seeks obedience.
The Kingdom of God reverses every worldly definition of greatness.
RIGHTEOUSNESS, THE SOURCE OF KINGDOM POWER
Repentance turns us toward the righteousness God gives Key Scriptures: Romans 1:16–17; Romans 2:4; Acts 3:19; Romans 3:21–26; Romans 6:11–13 Key Truth: God’s kindness leads us to repentance. As we turn from sin and self-reliance to Jesus, we receive by faith the...