PHILIPPIANS 2 | "WHAT DOES HUMILITY LOOK LIKE?"

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PHILIPPIANS 2 - What does HUMILITY look like?
Hey everyone welcome back to part 2 of our short series on the book of Philippians. We are taking one chapter a day and choosing a passage of scripture, making some observations and then looking at how we can apply this to our lives. Today we are in chapter 2 and I want to focus on verses 1-11. We are gonna break these 11 verses down into two parts. Verses 1-4 we will call “The Principle” and verses 5-11 we will call “The Picture.”
1. The Principle (v. 1-4)
a. If you have any encouragement from being a Christian; if you’ve been comforted at all from the love of God, if you have the Spirit in you and if you have any tenderness or compassion in you then have the same mindset that Jesus Christ had.
b. Do not be selfish; don’t do things with a selfish motivation
c. Consider others as more important than yourself
d. Don’t consider only things that are interesting to you but look into what is interesting and important to others.
2. The Picture (v. 5-11)
a. Now Paul says, “I’ve given you the principles but now I want to show you what this looks like by giving you a picture of selflessness and humility.”
b. He begins by saying, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.” So he is encouraging us to apply what we are getting ready to read to all of our relationships such as our family, spouse, children, co-workers, church members, etc.
c. Mindset #1 - Sacrifice - “rather, He made Himself nothing” - The Bible teaches that Jesus was in heaven, a totally perfect environment. But He chose to sacrifice His perfect environment and position as the son of God to come to earth and be a carpenter. He was willing to give up something that was valuable to Him.
i. QUESTION: If we say we want to be like Jesus we must challenge ourselves in terms of how willing we are you to sacrifice your time or your money for God and for those we are in relationship with?
d. Mindset #2 - Servant - “by taking the very nature of a servant…” - It’s enough that Jesus was willing to sacrifice but He didn’t come to sit on a throne and have people serve Him. Instead He was always serving others (teaching them, healing them, raising from the dead, feeding them, washing their feet, etc.)
i. QUESTION: Do I look to be served more than I look for opportunities to serve others? Do I see myself as being above doing certain things when people ask me or do I have the attitude of a servant?
e. Mindset #3 - Submission - “by becoming obedient to death.” - So what we see here is that in order for Jesus to come to earth He first had to be submissive to His Father. Now remember, Jesus is just as much God as God the Father and yet He submitted His will for the will of the Father.
i. QUESTION: How willing are you to submit to people in relationships (husband, wife at times, your boss, it could be the flight attendant on the plane who tells you to put your laptop away) or do you always have to be the one in control having people submit to you?
f. Mindset #4 - Suffering - “even death on a cross” - Jesus was willing to suffer so that we might have eternal life. Sometimes we are taught that the Christian life is supposed to be easy but Jesus’ example shows that at times we may have to suffer.
i. QUESTION: How much are you willing to suffer in your relationships with other people?
So, what does it look like to be like Jesus? It involves being willing to sacrifice what’s valuable to you, serving others, a submissive attitude and a willingness to suffer if need be and the blessing is that it says that God exalted Jesus Christ. And if He rewarded Jesus for having these attitudes I trust He will do the same for you!

[@BlackMetalVayu]

What I've learned from this is that I'm not humble at all. Perhaps I should stop and take a breath and review what my priorities and goals are, and rearrange my life so that the rest of things fit instead of fitting God into my life and most importantly I have to learn how to not drift away when I'm suffering, I really need to grow up in such aspects.

[@casiangray]

This is a great attitude, Matheus! A heart responding to God.

[@sarahlee8022]

You are not alone brother. Keep pressing on and into Jesus

[@thegypsy7078]

I dont know you but we can do it together! ❤

[@mattd.3556]

Great teaching brother Allen. I just want to keep it real because you do. Who the heck wants this? Humility in todays world its almost funny. To be seen as weak, a doormat, taken advantage of submissive in today's world why, more important how? These are the things I use to feel. Why does the lord want me to be humble in a world that will see me as weak & probably take advantage of me. I use to believe this & I realized this was exactly what the devil wanted me to feel & believe until I started to trust Jesus example. If my Lord could be humble to a sinning & evil people & trust God the father then I realized I could do the same. When I truly discovered this that's when the Lords power truly came into my life. The presence & power of the holy spirit in me started to live the life of christ that I in my flesh couldn't do. I started to experience His power inside me. I couldn't do it but Jesus Holy Spirit inside of me started to live the Christian life that I couldn't do for myself. When I decreased in my body His presence inside of me increase & when I realized it's the power of christ in me to live the Christian life that I cant do in my flesh it all started to click. So anyway great teaching please keep teaching the word of God simply & correctly. Love you brother.

[@jesusromero6484]

The first step towards humility is to admit your own pride. So I think you are in the right path Matheus! God bless you :)

[@dontlookatmyaccount5113]

Humility: 1) What am I willing to sacrifice? 2) How much am I willing to serve? (Do I see myself serving others/putting others before myself?) 3)How much am I willing to submit (to others)? Or am I the one that needs to be in control and for others to submit to me? 4) How much am I willing to suffer (for others, gospel message... ect) Blessing: If we follow Jesus Christ’s example, and the father exalted Christ, in due time, He will do the same to us! (Humility=blessing) ❤️❤️ God bless you Allen Parr!

[@moritzzavala8040]

Amen

[@realebogakganyago9963]

Amen

[@mariecharles42]

Amen

[@katherinejavier4898]

Amen

[@mercycherotich1327]

I have learnt

[@dontlookatmyaccount5113]

Mannn, I have realised that I am indeed a very prideful person 😣 I hope God moulds me to be humble.

[@amyb33755]

My God! Have mercy on me. I have been a total mess.

[@clittle889]

It was laid upon my heart to obtain a deeper degree of understanding regarding this principle.

[@paulmelnichuk5700]

Same here, do you think this is a stage in becoming a Christian? Feel like humility is what the core of love is. Revelation, being that because we love one another and realize that we all fall short of the kingdom of God. I wonder the level of humility Christ had; it boggles my mind.

[@healtolife]

Mines to especially coming out of an unhealthy relationship

[@paulmelnichuk5700]

@@healtolife could be possibly

[@mr.changed3651]

Me too! I struggle with a lack of humility tremendously

[@caminandoensuverdad]

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬, ‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭NIV‬‬)

[@michaelalbertson7457]

It helps to be more humble by reading the bible and thinking about what you read, especially Psalms and Proverbs, and any scriptures on humility and meditating on them, also.

[@frederickgillette3432]

Hi Allen. As a brand new Christian I find your videos very helpful and Inspirational. Please keep them coming.

[@thebeatagp]

Man that just made my day! I certainly will. I am ALL about teaching the straight word of God, not my opinion. I point people to the word so you can research and study these topics for yourself. God bless bro, let me know how I can assist you on your walk!

[@frederickgillette3432]

You are already doing so brother.

[@obeyjesus1973]

frederick gillette hey can I help?

[@Excalibur2112]

Being humble is when you don't regard yourself above others... All people/lives matter... Apply this in your everyday life.

[@____________3321]

Gods showing me the way. That's all I know for now.

[@michaelalbertson7457]

To really be humble, we have to completely submit and surrender to God, that's what Jesus did, and He was meek and lowly (humble) of heart.

[@niar3214]

Amen, thank you Jesus for your example ❤ This is so helpful as I see pride in my life. Thank you for this Biblical teaching ❤

[@samuelmarte5384]

You have the gift of preaching brother. May God continue using you to help others.

[@richie1027]

Appreciate your way of breaking down terms with understandable synonyms and practical applications. Well done young man. God bless you.

[@dominiccasabuena9743]

Listening to this video is like looking to my dirty self in the mirror. 😪😔 I don't wanna be in pride no more.

[@aprilholton1150]

I have realized in my spiritual walk, if you are not humble enough, God will give you a situation, experience etc. that WILL humble you!! Happened to me several times to the point I can clearly see where I was, to where I am now--BIG difference! I suggest humbling yourself if possible, the lessons you learn from an experience you go through are usually rough!!

[@C4ptainRedbeard]

I've heard and read that verses 6-11 are actually a poem. I think that's really interesting. Also, I'm going to use this passage in a youth bible study this week, and in a sermon in a couple of weeks. pray for me, please.

[@childofthealmighty3980]

how was it? :D

[@skylerstewart2675]

Nearly two and a half years after this, after studying for a message I was led to word studies about love and humility in servanthood. This has given me at least a great way to organize my thoughts to teach. It helped me understand better for myself and I wanted to say thank you for dedicating time to put lessons together like this. Please do more in this format. It blessed me bro.

[@niseeg.3558]

Amen! I need this reminder badly. I'm too proud to be a servant.🙏

[@alexanderkoruga6409]

6:21 - Jesus Christ truly blesses those who continually seek HUMILITY in their endeavors to do virtuous deeds for others. I'm authentically not as humble as He is....

[@AnaRednelo]

I practically never comment, but this video was so helpful for me personally!

[@rubingubaynon6700]

Thank you brother for this wonderful message from God.

[@tsidzabsean5354]

Amen! It helps me alot to be humble enough before the Lord thank God for the word God bless will bless you more wisdom and anointing Pastor Allen Parr

[@1010YESHUA]

Thank you this message was helpful

[@flatbedtom9081]

Wonderful video! This is something I am struggling with and working on. This really helped. Thank you!

[@janebentres1923]

Thank you for that brief but meaty message. God bless

[@julietperryman714]

I thank God for leading me to ur videos!!

[@puzwuz90]

Thank you for these videos and being a servant to such a clear message from His word! Your videos have been fantastic with such a clear message. Your explanations of the background and context is so crutial to the message and I greatly appreciate that you took the time to do that as part of each of your series. Thank you and may God continue to bless you.

[@Elovexxx]

This is probably the best video I've watched. I've learnt so much. Thank you.

[@danny4982]

Very helpful for us wanting to come close to our father. Saw your sermon and “Moses and the five excuses”. God bless you in all of the aspects of your life🙏

[@carolynsmith2104]

Thank you so much, this is a blessing to have this explained in the way that you do. Please continue. . Now I see and hear, praise God for you, Love and blessings

[@benpoe4335]

Thank you, rebel! God bless

[@scoleman29]

Been watching. And. Feel refreshed to hear a minister preach and teach truth. Have been discouraged from watching most preachers on tv. Thank you for being here on youtube and God bless

[@cruncletonc]

Thank you so much for pouring so much wisdom out, I’ve been taking so many notes!! Soaking it all up. God bless you brother in Christ!!

[@ShodyHarajukuBarbie]

Thank you so much brother for this! I took some notes! 📝

[@IanSimangan]

thank you Allen I live as a servant of God now please don't stop your vids

[@BrittanymLindsay]

This is so amazing, thank you

[@Noah-rv9uj]

Thanks for the encouraging video 🙂. God bless you 🙏🏼🤍

[@cl5342]

SO good!! That was great info, delivered really well. I took notes and will put it to work. Thank you! 🙏

[@romanapintek3596]

Excellent message!

[@timmymatheson530]

Love your videos bro keep it up. Even my boss loves showing your videos during devotions and bible studies. Praying for you man keep going out and speaking the truths of the Gospel in such a loving and accurate way peace be with you.

[@Rahab27]

WOW WOW...God bless you Allen

[@markjames7652]

Thanks for breaking it down into practical example..Bless up brother

[@creedman1540]

very insightful short and on point.

[@BoldLionMinistries]

Well said. My grandfather exemplified this so well, and it inspired two more generations (so far!) to follow his and Christ's example. It can be hard to find people who embody this truth, but when you do, it's powerful and life-changing.

[@rhondasonger9922]

you have been an answer to prayer! I am in ministry and have been in limbo and kinda going in direction that I didn't feel was my call or my lane.......I came across one of your teaching through google and it was an on time word for me. It literally was eye opening and I experienced an immediate spiritual breakthrough. Realizing that I was feeling unrest because I was over here doing something I wasn't called to do. I am thankful for you and I am so thankful that right when I needed a sound word that The Holy Spirit led me to you. I joined email and downloaded my free ebook, Discovering Ones purpose...............God bless and thank you so much

[@alvinjfabicon1205]

Praying for more wisdom from God and favor for your life bro Allen, your videos are a great blessing to us. God bless U more. 🙏

[@loanofficerwhocares6951]

Great message .. Thank you

[@user-uo6yd2ym9e]

Great message❤ keep doing what you are doing Jesus is king

[@navin6615]

Really awesome bro God really used u bro in mighty way all glory and thanks to God

[@shirmellwilson5389]

I was searching for a way to teach my students about humility (a curious child asked me what humility is so I wanted to take advantage of this curiosity). Your video was a valuable discovery. I love your examples and how you summed up these verses. Thank you. God bless you with more wisdom and strategy for the good works that you are doing.

[@wilsonfantauzzi4567]

I want too thank you allen parr your words are inspired on a evey day basic it in inspired me to check my faith to challenge myself to be christian

[@brentmason4078]

God is really trying to humble me and clean me up so that he may use me, and i fully submit and accept. Thanks for your message brother. God bless

[@rasheedad3750]

yeah, after some self-reflection I realized that I really am a terrible person. I'm grateful that my wicked self doesn't deserve the salvation that Christ has given me and that He will do the work. I feel like Im going to fail if I do this under my own power but because is He that lives in me than he that lives in the world I will be victorious!

[@peaceandprayercenterminist6881]

Amen praise the lord

[@nanaamabrago6448]

I have found a treasure and am going to hide it in my heart. To me, it is more than a treasure! God bless you my brother.

[@michaelpolk4919]

Hi Allen, first off you are truly a blessing and this message in particular is on point with my situation. I've recently lost my job in the most undesirable way but yet, if I wouldn't have been submissive to my situation things would've have turned out much worst. It's vague but humility and long suffering has been the story of my life and it seems like without cease and I feel like I'm not initiating humility properly in a way that reflects Jesus'. I know that all things work for the good for those he loves and I know he loves those he corrects.

[@Jamesqw583]

Hi Allen. I find this video helpful and inspirational. Please keep coming up with other videos of verses that can be applied in our daily lives

[@brbook71]

Thank you!

[@pryncemalachi3352]

The word of God just always bless my heart

[@jewishbride5010]

Thank you for you enthusiastic teachings that give good energy! I am not sure if I am good at serving others, although I was more forced to do that. I hope that God gives me grace to enjoy serving others according to philippians 2, not at my expense, but for a greater good. In the name, by the blood and under the feet of Christ Jesus I say yes, amen and hallelujah! Annelies Bakker, the Netherlands.

[@ShodyHarajukuBarbie]

God bless u!

[@scottperry8162]

Wow my Church is going through this right now this is so helpful

[@damarrbrown6853]

Good teaching

[@fowsheep6420]

Hi Allen, I loved this video, it really touched up on some things that I wanted to hear. Though, I was wondering may you do a video on "Being Humble" if you do not have one already.

[@coveredingrace8481]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏾💪🏿

[@deborahthompson5041]

I am going to ask God to help me to be more humble and patient. I pray for a clean heart. Thank you Jesus.

[@aawrnnc]

These are the verses that spoke to me the most: “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭ESV‬‬

[@Clothedwithgrace]

Please do more of these studies. I love how you break it down and talk about practical ways of out working His word. It’s disheartening listening to other videos of you speaking about other topics to do with different leaders and music. Although you do bring very valid points and also would agree with a lot of them and definitely makes me listen better. I feel that the comments section is what lets it down and it lets in the gossipers and I see so many judgemental comments and people playing God by deciding who is a believer or not.

[@DamianWayne1029]

Beautiful video. I'm so glad I subscribed. And you were on point. We as Christians must be willing to suffer. I'm going to Marine Corps boot camp in 5 days, and the feelings I go through when it comes to leaving my family and home, which I so cherish, can be unbearable sometimes. But I am willing to sacrifice it all because I believe that God put me on this path and all I want to do is please Him. Thank you so much. I'm always put at ease when God sends people like you to preach the bible. God bless you

[@thebeatagp]

That's great to hear Damian! Sorry for the delay in getting back.

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

As a former marine I beg you please, please, please do not go into the Marine Corps if you hope to become a humble person. There is no organization on this earth that is prouder or more arrogant than the United States Marine Corps.

[@michaelalbertson7457]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh I tend to agree with you, yet God can work in one to overcome those traits. I pray that young man can, as he said God has called him there.

[@freedom4454]

Wow! I've been listening to your messages in videos on KZbin and they are quite inspirational. Thank you so much for the biblical messages!

[@thebeatagp]

Hello Sandra, thank you so much for those kind words. I sincerely hope you enjoy the channel and this community of people. God bless,

[@Tee-lw7ut]

What I learned from this video is that I'm a humble and soft hearted person and, at the same time, I need to force on my bitterness.

[@davidsoto4394]

Thank you JESUS glory be to GOD.

[@katherinelydon7306]

I have been praying for the grace of humility lately and I will say that God has revealed to me are is in my life that I need to change and repent in order to be more like-minded with his son Jesus Christ! I really enjoy your videos

[@2921terry]

Thank you

[@heathernayar8998]

Hi Allen, I praise and thank God for bringing you and some other teachers in my life. I struggle with victory over sin through grace. I often get discouraged especially since I see no fruits and have not been a blessing to anyone so far. I feel I am not making any progress.

[@jewishbride5010]

Heather Nayar, I hope you are doing better now. I had some pretty heavy witchcraft against me and loads of sin to get rid of therefore as well. Do you pray every day, night, in between? Do you apply verses fit to your circumstances, the themes that are bothering you or whatever you feel happening in your body, soul and spirit? Do you apply the blood of Jesus and put the sin under his feet? Did you clean up your channels, your music, your videos, art, your clothing and the like? Are you consistent in prayer? God bless you in the name and by the blood of Christ, I hope this may help for you!!!

[@WWYG316]

Great!

[@rickeyfrazier6547]

Allen, just joining, however, I wish I had found your Videos years ago as I am a big fan

[@seanflynn781]

What stuck out to me: even Jesus, who was God and man in man form, was supposed to submit his self so fully and in humility to God. Amen, thank you Christ.

[@adamdeckert6619]

I appreciate you Allen! Not sure where you are located but it would be great to grab a cup of decaf sometime...

[@joslyncarter4813]

Thank you for this "humble"🙄 reminder.

[@talori5417]

Yesss!!! I’m humble!!! I think 🤔…

[@user-ip8gf9sv1p]

Amen

[@alexanderkoruga6409]

1:33 - yeah....I do have to admit one cool way Jesus Christ's Humility helps reach the poor. As amazingly and immeasurably LARGE as He is, He will get on both knees to lift others up. It is inspiring to see Jesus Christ do that. And for not only His followers, but the entire EARTH he gave humanity and perhaps beyond SUPER USEFUL political and other teachings this year in Seattle. He SUFFERED like I've never seen before to make this a reality on Earth. His Compassion is way greater than mine obviously.

[@navin6615]

With holy spirit only to did this thanks to god

[@Seraphim7]

Thank you. Amen

[@debrablake4820]

May the Lord help me as I see too much of self in my life and I want to be selfless. Lord help me

[@ryanmasundire5006]

Hie please you do a video about the celebration of Chrismas, your opinion and should Christians celebrate it

[@linkon9828]

God says in Quran about truly devoted christians "...and nearest among them in love to the believers will you find those who say, ‘We are Christians,’ because amongst these are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world, and they are not arrogant. This is because there are worshipful priests and monks among them, and because they are not arrogant. And when they hear what has been revealed to the Messenger you see that their eyes overflow with tears because of the Truth that they recognize and they say: 'Our Lord! We do believe; write us down, therefore, with those who bear witness (to the Truth). And why should we not believe in Allah and the Truth which has come down to us when we do fervently desire that our Lord include us among the righteous?" 5;82-85

[@EricSmyth2Christ]

Pray for me thx

[@brians374]

Or our comfort of a home...

[@kaysstudybuddy]

Sir, may I ask? Can I pray to God of how I am going to die but still accept if His will is different?

[@Billie_Marie_]

I'm not as humble as I think I am. 😮‍💨

[@tamelamecum7511]

Where is the study guide download? Please post in comments.

[@mkl62]

Philippians 2:1-11. What would the world be like if humility was still a weakness? In what relationships can you imitate Jesus' humility today?

[@carice2293]

Does being obedient include not blowing past a school bus with flashing lights 🚨, NOT blowing through but actually stopping at a red light or NOT ignoring the red octagon on that aluminum pole 🛑 ? Practical application of the Scriptures is key. 😉 9-14-22

[@tonyshumway7652]

Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools. Genesis 4:15 And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him. Psalms 15:2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. Isaiah 2:2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. Proverbs 19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Jude 1:8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 2 Corinthians 12:12 Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds. 2 Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Revelation 1:9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

[@adefemibabington-ashaye965]

I'm clearly not humble

[@alexanderkoruga6409]

2:45 - I do agree with Jesus Christ on not wanting to be a King. I EXTREMELY DISLIKE monarchies!!!

[@Wireddeath-lz1nw]

its hard to explain to someone how to be humble without sounding self righteous