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Philippians 2:5 - Having the Mind of Jesus.

Philippians 2:5 (KJV) Let this mind be in 
you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 

Philippians 2:5 (TNIV) In your relationships 
with one another, have the same attitude of mind 
Christ Jesus had: 

Philippians 2:5 (NCV) In your lives you must 
think and act like Christ Jesus. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

A Lesson in Humility
   Deflating inflated egos is so important 
to God that he offers to help. 
   He helped me. I recently spent a week on 
a book tour. We saw long lines and crowded 
stores. One person after another complimented me. 
For three days I bathed in the river of praise. 
I began to believe the accolades. All these 
people cant be wrong. I must be Gods gift to 
readers. My chest puffed so much I could hardly see 
where to autograph the books. Why, had I been born 
two thousand years earlier, we might read the 
gospels of Matthew, Max, Luke, and John. About the 
time I wondered if the Bible needed another 
epistle, God shot an arrow of humility in my 
direction. 
   We were running late for an evening book 
signing, late because the afternoon signing had seen 
such long lines. We expected the same at the next 
store. Concerned, we phoned ahead. We are 
running behind. Tell all the people well arrive 
soon. 
   No need to hurry, the store manager 
assured. 
   What about the people?
   Neither one seems to be in a hurry.
   Neither one?
   By the time we reached the store, 
thankfully, the crowd of two people had tripled to six. 
We had scheduled two hours for the signing; I 
needed ten minutes. 
   Self-conscious about sitting alone at the 
table, I peppered the last person with questions. 
We talked about her parents, school, Social 
Security number, favorite birthday party. Against my 
pleadings, she had to go. So I sat alone at the table. 
Big stack of Lucado books, no one in line. 
   I asked the store manager, Did you 
advertise? 
   We did. More than usual. She walked 
off. 
   The next time she passed I asked, Had 
other signings? 
   Yes, usually we have a great 
response, and kept going. 
   I signed all the books at my table. I 
signed all the Lucado books on the shelves. I 
signed Tom Clancy and John Grisham books. Finally a 
customer came to the table. You write books? he 
asked, picking up the new one. 
   I do. Want me to sign it?
   No thanks, he answered and left.
   God hit his target. Lest I forget, my 
daily reading the next morning had this passage:  
   DO NOT BE WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES 
(PROV. 3:7). 
   WHEN YOURE FULL OF YOURSELF, GOD 
CANT FILL YOU. 
   BUT WHEN YOU EMPTY YOURSELF, GOD HAS A 
USEFUL VESSEL. [Max Lucado Daily Devotional at 
maxlucado.com re vss. 5, 7, 8] 

COMMENTARY

Humility and Relationships
   The ability to be humble is a 
relationship builder. What is humility? Its when you 
honor others above yourself, not always demanding 
or clinging to your rights.   
   Pride, on the other hand, destroys 
relationships - and it shows up in a lot of different 
ways. It can make you critical, judgmental, 
competitive, stubborn, and unforgiving. Proverbs 16:18 
says, Pride leads to destruction; a proud 
attitude brings ruin (NCV). 
   Pride is also self-deceiving. When you 
have a problem with pride, you struggle to see it 
in your life. But everyone else can see it in 
you! 
   What does pride look like in a 
relationship? One, you always offer advice but never ask 
for it. Two, you cant admit when youve had 
a tough week. Everybody else is saying, 
Yeah, this last week was tough. But you cant 
seem to admit you have any problems.  
   But how does humility play out in a 
relationship? Notice the five relationship builders in 1 
Peter 3:8: Live in harmony, be sympathetic, 
love each other, have compassion, and be 
humble (GW). The first four are really built on the 
fifth one: Be humble. And its an excellent 
model for relationships. 
   How does humility happen in your life? It 
happens by letting Jesus control your thoughts, 
heart, attitudes, and reactions. Growing in 
humility has to include Jesus. 
   The basic law of relationships is this: 
You tend to become like the people you spend 
time with.  If you spend time with grumpy people, 
you get grumpier. If you spend time with happy 
people, you get happier. If you want to have more 
humility, spend time with Jesus Christ in prayer and 
reading his Word. Just talk to him. He is humble and 
wants a relationship with you. 
   Growing in humility may seem like a tall 
order, but its possible with Jesus. Take the 
first step toward humility and become a 
relationship builder today.  [Daily Devotional by Rick 
Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/ re vss. 
3, 5, 6] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Philippians 2:5 - Having the Mind of Jesus 
Requires Holy Spirit Power. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2018/20180618-2132.html 

Philippians 2:4 - Selfishness or 
Selflessness and the Love of Others. 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210721-1123.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE 

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.revelationnow.com/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657