Value Others Above Yourselves

 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others - Philippians 2:3,4.

              God wants us to value others above ourselves in humility. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace - Ephesians 4:2-3. Let us walk in humility as pride will never allow us to think others better than us. God’s favor will be upon us when we are humble in spirit. These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word - Isaiah 66:2.  

               As all the people are images of God, we need to value others as valued by God. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be - James 3:9,10. Let us love others as ourselves. Love your neighbor as you love yourself - Matthew 22:39.

                 When we have the mind of Christ, we will always never look our own interests but the interests of others also. But we have the mind of Christ - 1 Corinthians 2:16. Let us see others as God sees and value others above ourselves. Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you - Romans 12:3.

                                                    

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Change our heart. Help us to value others above ourselves in humility. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.