The Striking Humility of Christ
Matthew Deboer examines Christ's humility as demonstrated in Philippians 2:5-8, emphasizing His incarnation and voluntary self-emptying as the supreme example for believers to emulate. The article connects theological understanding of Christ's divine nature and condescension to the practical Christian virtue of humility in church life and service. Deboer argues that cultivating Christlike humility is essential for building up the church and bearing witness to Christ's redemptive work.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross -- Philippians 2:5-8 A church needs humble servants. A church needs people who lower themselves to serve others, or trouble abounds....
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