Philippians 2

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Paul says that joy would overflow from him if the Philippians would live like Christ, with that same love, harmonious living, and single-minded purpose. Think of others first. don't be conceited. Think of others as better than yourself. Don't only be concerned with your interests but with the interests of others as well. Jesus took on this attitude. Jesus was God and equal to God and in the form of God. But when He came to Earth, He did not take advantage of this. Instead, He took on human form and lived as a servant for others. He was obedient to the point of death. Because of all of that, God gave Him a place of highest honor, and all creatures in Heaven and on Earth know that Jesus is the Lord of all. God's not asking us to do anything He hasn't done Himself. Paul tells the Philippians that they have obeyed very well, even when Paul is away. They should continue to do so and do it without complaining. Sometimes, it is hard not to complain when we serve others' needs first, but that's what Jesus asks us to do because if we do so, we are blameless. You will be like stars on Earth while you live. Paul lives his life as a servant to the Good News, but he says that he is joyous to get to spread that news with the people around him, and all others should find joy in that as well.

Paul tells the Philippians that he will send Timothy, one of his best disciples, to them. Paul says that Timothy lives the selfless life that Paul talks about. We should all, but especially Spiritual leaders, work to live the kind of life that we teach to others. Additionally, Paul will send Epaphroditus to them. He tells them that Epaphroditus almost died when he was in service to Paul, but the Lord had mercy on not only him, but also Paul because that would have been one more sorrow for Paul. The Philippians sent Epaphroditus to Paul and wished to return to see them. Paul tells the Philippians to be joyful about his return. The main message so far is to find joy in all things that the Lord does and spread that joy to others both who have joy and don't.