Having the Attitude of Christ

Bible reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Focus verse:  "You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had." Philippians 2:5

How can a human have the attitude of Christ?  We are selfish sinners by nature, but when you were born again, the Holy Spirit begins His work on you.  

The new nature is the one of Christ.  With His power in us, we don't have to look out for our own interests,  we don't demand privileges,  we don't think of ourselves as better than others, but we humble ourselves as Christ did.  We think of other brothers and sisters in Christ with love, compassion and work together as one body.  

We do this out of the encouragement, love and fellowship that we have with the Father through Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  We also encourage one another as we fellowship together.

Sometimes we fail, gossip, have bitter envy, selfish desires and for that we must repent.  The Christ-like attitude is what God is working in us.  When you spend time in fellowship with God, He will hold you accountable for your attitude.  

Where your attitude is, your action will follow.

Page Johnson
Interlocking Ministries