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where else in the bible do we see a 'downward mobility' or self giving pattern?

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Philippians 2:5-8

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, didn't consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.

The Apostle Paul, writing from prison around 60-62 CE, encourages the community in Philippi, a Roman colony in Greece, to live in unity and humility. He presents Jesus's selfless actions as the ultimate example for their conduct towards one another.

What might it mean for you to embrace a posture of emptying or humbling yourself for the sake of others in your current circumstances?

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  • Mark 10:45

    Jesus declares that he came not to be served, but to serve and give his life.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:9

    Paul speaks of Christ becoming poor for our sake, so that we might become rich.

  • Isaiah 53:2-3

    Prophesies a 'suffering servant' who had no beauty or majesty to attract us.

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