The kind of unity needed to strive together for the gospel is only possible when we forget ourselves and count others more significant. As Alec Motyer says, while that is a natural overflow of the gospel, it doesn’t come naturally. How can we just forget ourselves? Union with Christ is the answer, and we’ll see why in this passage.

Resources:

Philippians 2:1-4

Philippians: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Moises Silva

The Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy, Alec Motyer

Life Together, Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Total Church, Tim Chester and Steve Timmis

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