Love Gives, Part 1

Chip begins this series, from the book of Philippians, Chapter 2, by telling us Christ's command for us to love one another means we are to live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity. The question is - how? Join Chip as he embarks on the journey to answer that question.

Introduction: “What’s going on?”

• One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
• A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
• Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Philippians 2:1-2

Structure of passage:

The context

• Conflict without - Philippians 1:29-30
• Conflict within -Philippians 4:2

The command

• Live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity -Philippians 2:1-2

The structure

• If you have any encouragement in Christ,
• If any comfort from His love.
• If any fellowship with the Spirit,
• If any tenderness and compassion… - Philippians 2:1

Then make my joy complete by…

1. Being of the same mind
2. Maintaining the same love
3. United in spirit
4. Intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:2

The Platinum Rule:

• “Do unto others as God has already done unto you.”

How to become a more loving person:

1. Choose to declare war on SELFISHNESS -Philippians 2:3
2. Attack the root of the problem… PRIDE -Philippians 2:3
3. Choose to PRACTICE HUMILITY daily by putting others’ needs and interests ahead of your own -Philippians 2:4

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