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DEEPER: Actions


Philippians 2:1-8, 12-16


Selfish Ambition –Philippians 2:3

  • Selfish ambition says, “I am the only person who matters.” 

  • Selfish ambition never takes one for the team.


Vain Conceit –Philippians 2:3

  • Vain conceit means looking to be praised and acknowledged.

  • Acting out of vain conceit may look like kindness, but the motive is really self-serving.


Grumbling/Complaining –Philippians 2:14

  • Complaining infects others with the virus of discontentment. 

  • Complaining spreads bitterness and steals joy.


Arguing –Philippians 2:14

  • In every conflict, your first priority is to understand the other person’s perspectiveJames 1:19

  • Calmly and respectfully provide truthful and accurate information

    * When the other person’s opinion is directly opposed to Biblical truth1 Peter 3:15

    * When you are in the right and the other person has bad information or is trying to bait you into an argument –Proverbs 15:1

  • Turn the other cheek –Matthew 5:39

  • Be a rock, not a pincushion.

  • Admit your wrongdoing, humble yourself, and ask for forgiveness –Proverbs 28:13


Be one in mind and spirit with other believers –Philippians 2:1-2

  • Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

  • Love your neighbor as yourself.

  • Go and make disciples of every nation.


In humility, value others above yourself –Philippians 2:3

Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling Philippians 2:12

  • In your Christian faith, strive to be like Christ the way that an athlete strives to be at the top of his game. 

  • The key difference between the Christian walk and the athlete’s training is that the Christian has God working on him from within.


Your thoughts, feelings, and actions have an interaction effect on the depth of your faith. 


We are called to embody Christ and to carry His light, hope, and presence into the world.



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