The Attitude That Jesus Had - Zac Poonen
Dubai Meetings February 2017 Visit our website for more information: www.cfcindia.com
Summary
The central message emphasizes that true unity in the church, and even within marriage, is achieved not through perfect agreement, but through a unified spirit and heart. The speaker draws from Philippians 2 and Ephesians 4, stressing that the greatest hindrances to unity are selfishness and pride. To maintain unity, believers must be diligent to consider others as more important than themselves, mirroring the humility of Christ.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the secret to true unity?Paul emphasizes that being of the same mind, same love, and united in spirit brings complete joy, highlighting the tremendous need for unity in Christian homes and churches.
Disagreement versus disunityDisagreement is a matter of the imperfect mind, whereas unity is a matter of the heart; you can disagree with a spouse or brother while preserving the unity of the spirit.
Dealing with selfishness and prideSelfishness and pride are the greatest obstacles to unity and must be peeled away layer by layer like a huge onion as God grants us light.Philippians 2:3
Considering others as more importantWe must regard others as more important than ourselves, being willing to take the lowest place as a servant just as Jesus did when He washed His disciples' feet.Philippians 2:3
Having the attitude of Christ JesusHaving the same attitude that was in Christ Jesus is sufficient to guide our entire Christian life across every department and area of living.
Step one: From God to manThough He was God, Jesus did not hold onto equality with God, but gave it up and humbled Himself to become a man.
Step two: Becoming a servantAfter becoming a man, Jesus went a step further down by emptying Himself and taking the form of a slave, coming underneath everyone to save them.
Step three: Accepting the death of a criminalJesus humbled Himself even further by accepting the death of a criminal on the cross, being numbered with the transgressors as prophesied in Isaiah.
Being misunderstood and called namesJust as the Apostle Paul and other godly figures throughout history were called sects or heretics, believers today should not be disturbed when falsely accused.Acts 24:14
Going to Jesus outside the campJust as Jesus suffered outside the gate of Jerusalem, we are called to go to Him outside the camp and gladly bear His reproach.Hebrews 13:11–13
Rejoicing when persecuted for Christ's sakeJesus pronounced blessings on those who are insulted and persecuted falsely for His sake, calling believers to rejoice because the prophets were treated the exact same way.Matthew 5:11–12
