1 Kings 18:1-46; Jeremiah 30:1-24; Hebrews 1:1-14
Do all things without complaining and disputing. Phil. 2:14 NKJV
Complaining and disputing are incompatible with the mind of Christ Jesus (v. 5). Paul specifically implored Euodia and Syntyche to be of one mind (4:2). Perhaps they were complaining (“I’ve been slighted”) and disputing (“others are getting the credit”). That behaviour hinders our shining “as lights in the world”. In fear and trembling, working to overcome this is crucial to any assembly’s unity. The mind of Christ serves the interests of others (v. 3). For our eternal blessing, the One worthy of the highest esteem humbled Himself even to the death of the cross (v. 8). “Let this mind be in you” (v. 5). —David W. Oliver
May we seek each other’s blessing, one with them, by love entwined.
Through our acts and words confessing, that we prize the Servant’s mind. —D. W. O