February 4, 2024, Philippians 2:5-8, "Humility, Love's Expression" (Full)

Philippians 2:5-8, humility in Greek, mentioned here is low mindedness of oneself, and the polar opposite is pride

Luke 18:9-14, a parable of humility versus pride. A foundational story (the parable itself) and a spiritual story appear here... salvation is the spiritual story, illustrating the humbleness to God for His saving grace, as salvation cannot be obtained by works or natural self-worth

Luke 18:14, the one who smote his breast became converted and justified through God, whereas the other (the Pharisee) was only "justified" by their own self-righteousness (continuing on as unjustified without God)

Proverbs 16:18-19, Proverbs 21:24, Proverbs 29:23, Proverbs 14:3, Proverbs 21:4, a haughty spirit
. paraphrase from John MacArthur: 'some people are so caught up with their own "holiness", that they seek for a vacancy in the Holy Trinity'

1 John 2:16, pride was the cause for the original sin

Isaiah 14, Genesis 3:6, the original sin

Proverbs 6:16-19: six things God hates and seven things are even an ABOMINATION to HIM
1. proud look, and the rest are like fruits of it:
2. lying tongue
3. hand that shed innocent blood
4. heart that schemes
5. feet that run quickly to sin
6. false witness
7. sower of discord

Proverbs 8:13, the fear of the LORD is to hate evil:
. hate pride
. hate arrogance
. hate the evil way or journey. Example: sin and then ask God for forgiveness, then sin again and ask God for forgiveness, then sin again and ask God for forgiveness, then sin again and ask God for forgiveness, then sin again and ask God for forgiveness, then sin again and ask God for forgiveness, ... taking advantage of God's grace is if it was less valuable than a common thing
. hate the froward mouth

Proverbs 16:5, all abominations are 100% enemies of God

1 Peter 5:5-10, the trust and obedience to God (requires humility from the believer) is the source of spiritual growth, and pride is the source of spiritual decay

Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 13:10, pride is not wisdom. "Ginosko" is applied wisdom, which allows the believer to effectively live and act with God.

Habakkuk 2:4, pride is not faith

Philippians 2:4, the building template for humility: 'let not every man look at only his own interests, but also the interest of others'. This is not the same as meddling in or interfering with others' lives.

Philippians 2:5-8, Jesus thought of others, taught and helped/cared for others, loved others, saved others, and sacrificed Himself for others

Philippians 2:7-8, James 4:10, Luke 14:11, Psalm 10:17, Psalm 84:10-12, trusting in God is also humbling oneself before God

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