Quiet or Shy? Weak, Spineless?

Strength of Character, Leading to Obedience & Service?

The Mind of Christ – 1 Corinthians 2:16

Colossians 2:18,23 “worship of angels, puffed up, appearance of wisdom, self-imposed religion, no value…”

To Unity – vvs. 1,2Motives for Unity – v. 1

Consolation in Christ, Comfort of Love, Fellowship of the Spirit, affection & mercy

Personal concern for v.2aUnity – v. 2b

To Humility – vvs. 3,4Humble Estimation – v.3 “others better than self”Humble Interest – v.4 “look out for .. interests of others”

Humble Obedience- vvs. 5-16Jesus’ – vvs. 5-11The Philippians – vvs. 12-16

Humble Service – vvs. 17-30Paul’s example – vvs. 17,18Timothy’s example – vvs. 19-24Epaphroditus’ example – vvs. 35-30

Truly Humble will Obey God – Acts 20:18,19Serve Others, Putting Them First – Romans 12:16; 1 Peter 5:5Will some day be Exalted –

Proverbs 15:33; 22:4Luke 14:11; 18:14James 4:101 Peter 5:6