I am my brother's keeper

Philippians 2

Inspired thots

Again, God confirms to me that I should care about my brothers & sisters in Christ. The verse that stands out is 2:21 - :"for everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ"

How true! Man is a selfish being, caring for himself. But Christ is SO different; caring for man; for ME.
Yes, it is important to IMITATE Christ, although it is hard.
Jesus looks not at HIS own interest. Verses 5-11 are amazing!
Attitude Change is needed.
* Christ is God in His nature but did not consider Himself EQUAL to God the Father. How mind boggling!
* Christ was willing to take on a SERVANT nature instead of exercising His Godly nature when in human form
>>> this tells me that humans must be humble in nature/attitude. Christ took on the right attitude for the right form
* Christ exercised Humility and Obedience - 2 attributes of man that are pleasing to God.
~ God the Father REWARDS Him to the Highest place

And the interest of Christ is the interest of God His Father which is others' salvation while those saved must continue to work out their own salvation. I am in the latter and I need to take on Christ's interest, which means I need to care for others who need Christ.

The essence of 2:21 is repeated in 2:4 - "Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others"

It is good to take care of myself; but I must also take care for others. SO, LNG here I am!