Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
Paul does not beat around the bush in this verse. There can be no question about his intended meaning. The people were to do nothing out of rivalry or conceit. Nothing. They were to consider others as more important than themselves. Additionally, humility considers the interests of others. Personal responsibilities are important, and Paul is not saying that a person should lower themselves to become less than others. Rather they should pull others up to a higher level of importance.
This is not just a directive for the people of the church at Philippi. This is the same standard believers are held to today. If the Holy Spirit is in a person, they are called to the same level of humility as Christ showed when He laid down His life for our sins. This humility is not limited. The verse does not say consider “those who are smarter than you” as more important, or “those that are more attractive than you” as more important, or “those that you like” as more important. We are to treat all others with respect and dignity.
Proverbs 11:2 Arrogance comes, then comes shame, but wisdom remains with humble people.
Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be arrogant, but be friendly to humble people. Don’t think that you are smarter than you really are.
LET US ALLOW THIS WORD FROM GOD TO SPEAK TO US AND GUIDE OUR FOOTSTEPS.
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