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Joyful Harmony in the Church: Defeating Selfishness with Love

Discover the essence of Philippians 2:1-4 and how it guides us to build a harmonious church community filled with joy. Explore the key qualities and principles to overcome selfish ambition and cultivate a spirit of love, unity, and selflessness. Unveil the beauty of balancing personal interests with the welfare of others, as exemplified in the teachings of Christ.

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Joyful Harmony in the Church: Defeating Selfishness with Love

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  1. JOY FOR THE JOURNEY 06 “Let Nothing Be Done Through Selfish Ambition” Philippians 2:1-4

  2. Philippians 2:1-4 1  Therefore ifthere is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2  fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4  Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

  3. The Church Filled With Joy 4 Qualities To Build Harmony: (2:1) • Belonging to Christ is an encouragement: 2. Love of God is a Comfort: 3. Fellowship with Christians is by means of the Spirit: 4. Believers need Affection and Mercy to enhance a unifying Church:

  4. The Church Filled With Joy Harmony Results in Joy: (2:2) • Design Common Goals Together: • Declare To Love the Same Lord, People and Goals: • Desire Inspired: • Dissolve Differences:

  5. The Church Filled With Joy Defeating Selfishness: (2:3) • Protect Against Self Centeredness: “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition” • Promote Others Above Self: “Let each esteem others better than yourself”

  6. The Church Filled With Joy Balance: (2:4) • Personal Responsibility to address your own interests: “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself” • Personal Responsibility to address the interest of others: Romans 5:8 “God demonstrated His love toward us while we were yet sinners.”

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