READ: Philippians 2:1-11
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit. Philippians 2:3
In 1970, the Beatles began work on a documentary intended to show how their
music was made. But instead of revealing the process of musical creativity,
the film pulled the curtain back on a display of self-interest and
bickering. The band members were more concerned about their own songs than
the advancement of the group. Shortly after the project was completed, the
group dissolved in disharmony and broken friendships.
Its an age-old problem. In the first century ad, the apostle Paul feared
that the believers in the church at Philippi would fall into the trap of
selfishness. He knew that when the desire for personal advancement overrides
concern for one another, attitudes quickly become disruptive and divisive.
To counteract this dangerous tendency, Paul wrote, Let nothing be done
through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each
esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his
own interests, but also for the interests of others (Phil. 2:3-4).
What would a documentary of your life reveal? Selfishness or selflessness?
We must look out for one another, for selfless concern will prevent division
and build unity in our church families. Bill Crowder
Lord, let me live from day to day In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray My prayer will be for others. Meigs
A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self.
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit. Philippians 2:3
In 1970, the Beatles began work on a documentary intended to show how their
music was made. But instead of revealing the process of musical creativity,
the film pulled the curtain back on a display of self-interest and
bickering. The band members were more concerned about their own songs than
the advancement of the group. Shortly after the project was completed, the
group dissolved in disharmony and broken friendships.
Its an age-old problem. In the first century ad, the apostle Paul feared
that the believers in the church at Philippi would fall into the trap of
selfishness. He knew that when the desire for personal advancement overrides
concern for one another, attitudes quickly become disruptive and divisive.
To counteract this dangerous tendency, Paul wrote, Let nothing be done
through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each
esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his
own interests, but also for the interests of others (Phil. 2:3-4).
What would a documentary of your life reveal? Selfishness or selflessness?
We must look out for one another, for selfless concern will prevent division
and build unity in our church families. Bill Crowder
Lord, let me live from day to day In such a self-forgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray My prayer will be for others. Meigs
A heart that is focused on others will not be consumed with self.
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