The Joy Of A Christlike Life

Philippians Part 7
Philippians 2:1-5
Philippians, The Epistle of Joy

Harmony is the Product of INTIMACY.

Philippians 2:1-2
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2 fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

Harmony is Possible with Humility. 

Philippians 2:3-4
3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Harmony is the Product of INTIMACY.

Philippians 2:1

A     If there be therefore any consolation in Christ

B     If any comfort of love, 

C    If any fellowship of the Spirit, 

D    If any bowels and mercies,

Philippians 2:2

Fulfill ye my joy,
 

be likeminded, 

having the same love, 

being of one accord, of one mind.

Harmony is Only Possible with Humility. 

Philippians 2:3a
3 Let NOTHING be done through strife  or vainglory; 

Philippians 2:3b
…but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 

Philippians 2:4
4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Ephesians 4:2-4
2 with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

3 endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

Philippians 2:5
5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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