The Book Of Philippians Chapter 2 From Verses 1-11

The book of Philippians chapter 2 from verses 1 – 11 gives us a clearer view on how we can reflect Christ’s example as believers. Paul begins the exhortation by asking the questions in verse 1 “if there be therefore any consolation in Christ, If any comfort of Love, if any fellowship of the spirit, if any bowels and mercies.” The ‘if’ stands as a condition. Paul is like doubting if the saints in Philippi were practicing these virtues in the church. Paul appeals to them on the basis of their Christian experience to have unity of mind and heart and put others ahead of themselves. He made a plea for the Philippians church to be the kind of church, the Lord wanted them to be, and try to be the kind of Church Paul had planned for them to be. Since the Christian receives encouragement from the Lord, therefore he should be able to encourage others. Since he is comforted by Christ’s love, he can comfort others in love. Since the Holy Spirit brings the bond of Fellowship to all Christians, they can strive for unity and achieve it. Since in Christ we Christians have found tenderness and compassion, we can
He should be our example. (Phil. 2:5: your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.) This is about learning the humility of Christ in our daily lives. We as Christians are to pattern our lives after the perfect example of Christ. He sacrificed himself for others and also serves others. Christ’s experience proves that exaltation always follows humiliation (1 Peter 5:6). He that exalts himself shall be humbled. There is no joy and peace in Pride and self seeking. Only Christ himself can give that joy and peace when we have the submissive mind. Christ like humility is the key to unity. The more we are committed to Christ and living for him, the more we will be committed to each other. Taking others to be more important than ourselves. Thus, we will be able to share the love of Christ to the