Philippians 2:5-8
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!
How do you be the best friend, child, sibling, parent, spouse, co-worker, employee, or any other relationship you can come up with? I have the perfect answer for this question. Just read Philippians 2:5-8. Jesus answered it all for you! You want to make the best out of any relationship you simply follow the WWJD (What Would Jesus Do.)
Walking in His steps means never hoarding anything over anyone else. I mean think about this if anyone could have walked around with the ‘I am better than you attitude’ it would have been Jesus. If Jesus never held that attitude, what gives you the right?
We need to take this one step further. Notice Jesus was made in human likeness. No, I don’t mean you need to see a plastic surgeon. However, you can change your attitude to become approachable by others. Making others feel comfortable around you and even safe.
Here is the magic word among all others in this passage. Be H-U-M-B-L-E! Humble yourselves. That is the key to being the best you can be in any relationship. Remember, Jesus came and humbled Himself, forgoing all of His majestic pedigree to die on a cross for you!
Lord, thank You for humbling Yourself. Help me to follow in Your footsteps every day. ~amen
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