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,

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
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 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
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
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

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

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

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

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

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