The Letter to the Philippiansნიმუში

We need each other. True, loving community can only form and endure when we look not to ourselves, but to Jesus. He is the ultimate example—in humility, self-denial, and love.

Verses 5-11 contain the "Christ hymn"—likely an early creed of the first Christians. It powerfully shows how deeply Jesus humbled Himself—even to death on a cross—and how God exalted Him. For us as well, Jesus remains the ultimate model to follow.

For Reflection:
What does it mean for you, in practical terms, to "consider others more significant than yourselves" (v. 3)? Where can you intentionally take steps to live out this attitude today?