Scripture used: Philippians 2:1-8
Quotes:
Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: "More than other single way, the grace of humility is worked into our lives through the discipline of service... Nothing disciples the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition."
Ken Shigematsu, Survival Guide for the Soul: "When we feel insecure, we tend to posture, brag, or name-drop attempting to make ourselves appear smarter or better than we are. But when we feel secure, loved, and cherished - when we remember Whose we are - we are energized to service others with humility and generosity."
Notes:
Our call:
-Be like minded
-Have the same love
-Be one in spirit and of one mind
-Do nothing out of selfish ambition
-Value others above yourselves
-Do not look to your interests
Jesus:
-Made himself nothing
-Took the very nature of a servant
Jesus was able to serve perfectly because he knew Whose he was.
We practice the habit of servanthood to:
