Philippians 2:1-11
In 1991, I travelled to Ottawa for the first time in my life to join with 40 other students from across Canada to share a common life in Christ with the common purpose of evangelism and discipleship under the direction of a student Christian organization (then called Campus Crusade for Christ). Before coming to Ottawa, we were sent an introductory packet about the project and one of our assignments was to come having memorized Phil 2:1-4. Why this passage? Well, I think because unity was a BiG concern. Throw together a bunch of students to live, eat, grow in their faith, and do ministry together and the potential for conflict is huge. But I don't think it was just about AVOIDING something, it was also about GAINING something. In Phillipians 2:1-11 , Paul proposes that the Philippians can make his joy complete by being united: "being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose" (vs 2). Paul was so grateful and joyful over the Philippians as they we...