“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who… made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant…. He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.” – Philippians 2:5-8, NKJV

Cyprian:

"Let them imitate the Lord, who at the very time of His passion was not more proud, but more humble. For then He washed his disciples’ feet, saying, ‘If I, your Lord and master, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.’"

Clement of Rome:

"Let your children be partakers of true Christian training. Let them learn that humility is of great avail with God."

Origen

"‘We do not teach concerning the unrighteous man that it is sufficient for him to humble himself on account of his wickedness. Rather, God will accept him only if—after passing condemnation upon himself for his past conduct—he walks humbly on account of it and in a righteous manner for his remaining days."

Question for Today

Some think that we should be humble because of our sinfulness.

But Jesus made himself low not on account of his own sinfulness—he humbled himself for our good.

Where is God calling you to humble yourself for the good of others?
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