Attitude

Philippians 2.3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself.”

Ok for starters – none of us are perfect – we are all sinners who have been saved by God’s grace. But that doesn’t mean we can get away with anything we want. Paul, the author of Philippians wanted the Christian believers to know that although we all make mistakes – there is still a responsibility that as Christian we need to work as hard as we can to achieve. This responsibility is to be Christ-like in all that we do and that includes our attitude and our motives. Paul’s hope is that all Christians would by their thoughts and actions proclaim that Christ is Lord.

Over the course of this week try and think about what motivates you to do various different things. Why you replied to someone in a certain manner, what caused you to act towards someone in a particular way. Be honest, if you were angry or felt hurt then make a mental note of that. Then towards the end of the week try and reflect and see if you acted in a humble way.

This weeks verse is all about your attitude. It is all about putting others first in every aspect of your life – that includes parents and brothers or sisters! Ask yourself this question: What are the motivating forces in my life – is it what I want or need? Is it what others want or need? Is it what Christ would want from me?

God bless