Philippians 2:5 "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
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This sermon from Pastor J.D. Montieth explores The Mind of Christ: "The initial characteristic we see regarding the mind of Christ, is that though Christ held the form of God, He did not reach to be equal with God. It is also this characteristic of Christ that differs so greatly from what both Satan, and Adam and Eve grasped at, which was equality with God. Satan seeking to be like the Most High, and Adam and Eve seeking to know as God. Hence it was Jesus not seeking to be superior to God, that separated Him from not only the men of the earth, but also the devil and his fallen angels. Men’s greatest sin, and apparently also the spirits’ that were cast out of Heaven, has always been to think themselves equal to the Lord, yea superior to the Lord, in wisdom, knowledge, and discernment. Fallen beings, because of pride, thinking themselves equal to God, as to how not only God should deal with man, but how also God should both judge and rule Heaven and earth. Therefore, in essence, in spite of their sin nature, men still today believe themselves to be equal and on the same level as God. This is why they will condemn the Lord when they think He deals improperly with them, and murmur against Him, despise His laws, and generally reject any of His rule.
"Yet, completely contrary to sinful man, is the divine nature of the Son of God, Who though He carried God’s form, did not in any way regard Himself as equal with God. And though He was one with the Father, still Christ did not try to in any way, usurp authority from God. This is seen in how Jesus lived in subjection to God, and completely obeyed the will of God in His life. God was always with the Son, because the Son always did the will of the Father. It is this behavior of remaining in God’s will, and seeking to live a life that pleased God, that gave Christ His heavenly position in Heaven. Because Jesus was subject, God exalted His Son. And because Jesus did God’s will, God did not forsake His Son. Seeking to live our lives as being pleasing to the Lord, having as its main fruit also, God remaining with us in hardships, trials, tribulation, and even death. Living our lives by doing things that are always in God’s will, having as its reward, God never leaving us."
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