Tag Archives: helpfulness

No to Strife
No to Vainglory

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Philippians 2:3

Reading:

Philippians 2:1-13

Do I know how to be likeminded with others in my congregation?

Just how much do I want to be likeminded with them?

Have I kept (and do I keep) self set aside and crucified?

How much do I look out for the good and well-being of others?

Am I making any progress at being a servant to others?

When was the last time I humbled myself as Jesus would have?

What is the state of my knees before Christ?

Do I want to do the good pleasure of God?

[The Scriptures say in Philippians 2:8 -- He humbled himself, and became obedient]
from Philippians 2:8

Under His Wings

The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

Ruth 2:12

Reading:

Ruth 2:5-12; 3:9-11

Do I presume acceptance and grace to be rights of mine?

“It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done” would reveal what about me?

Where is my trust?

When my trust is wrongly focused, how do I go about changing it?

What is known in the community of my virtue?

Whom shall I bless today…and how?

[The Scriptures say in Ruth 2:12 -- The LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust]
from Ruth 2:12