Most of us can quote the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In this message, Chip explains what he calls the Platinum Rule: Do unto others as God has already done unto you. It's step one in the process of how we choose love.
Introduction: “What’s going on?”
- One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
- A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
- Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Philippians 2:1-2
Structure of passage:
The context
- Conflict without - Philippians 1:29-30
- Conflict within -Philippians 4:2
The command
- Live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity -Philippians 2:1-2
The structure
- If you have any encouragement in Christ,
- If any comfort from His love.
- If any fellowship with the Spirit,
- If any tenderness and compassion… - Philippians 2:1
Then make my joy complete by…
- Being of the same mind
- Maintaining the same love
- United in spirit
- Intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:2
The Platinum Rule:
- “Do unto others as God has already done unto you.”
How to become a more loving person:
- Choose to declare war on SELFISHNESS -Philippians 2:3
- Attack the root of the problem… PRIDE -Philippians 2:3
- Choose to PRACTICE HUMILITY daily by putting others’ needs and interests ahead of your own -Philippians 2:4
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