Philippians 2:5-11 (NLT)

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 

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Philippians 2:5 (NLT)

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

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Jesus Was Humble

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Philippians 2:6-7 (NLT)

Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

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Matthew 20:28 (NLT)

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.

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Philippians 2:8 (NLT)

he humbled himself in obedience to God…

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Jesus Was Obedient

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John 5:19 (NLT) 

So Jesus explained, “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself. He does only what he sees the Father doing. Whatever the Father does, the Son also does.

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Jesus Was Surrendered

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Philippians 2:8 (NLT)

…and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

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Matthew 26:39 (NLT)

…“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

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Proverbs 16:18 (NLT)

Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.

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Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)

Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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Matthew 23:11-12 (NLT)

The greatest among you must be a servant. But those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

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The Way Up Is Always Down

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Philippians 2:2-4 (NLT)

Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.

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