Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
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… I want to read to you today I think it will help us it's in Philippians chapter 2 verses 3-4 it says do all things out of selfish ambition no I think that's how we read the Bible though Oh, no, okay. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain or conceit. Rather, in humility, value others above yourself. I think we struggle on that part. But not looking to your own interests, but to each of you, to the interests of others. This is the blueprint what God has given us. There's something on the inside of our heart. Each and every one of us have our own little selfish ambition. But God has given us three different things I want to share with you today. Identify it. God can't heal what you act like doesn't exist. Identify it. All right, God, this is the area of my life. This is the area of my job, my family, whatever it is. Identify it. And second, God, I got to give it to you. …
… second of all commandments to love our neighbors as ourselves, Matthew 22, verse 39, even more than ourselves as we look to the interests of others, Philippians chapter 2, verse 4, and lay down our lives for them, 1 John chapter 3, verses 16 through 18. Following the example of the one who, 1 John 3 and Philippians chapter 2 makes clear, emptied himself and gave his life for us. So this is what we're supposed to do for all of these people, for children, for their parents. So it's interesting. Do you know the reasons why people say they abort their babies? When you look at the data, and I want to be really careful not to oversimplify this and certainly not to assume that I know the exact reason going on in any woman or man's heart and mind when it comes to having an abortion, but simply looking at the feedback from those who have abortions, there seem to be two primary reasons. And here's how I would describe them. The first is love of self. And the second is lack of support in no particular order. And I would just say, notice neither of those is because someone thinks the baby in the womb is not a person. So we just mentioned that even science is clearly shown this is a living being. …
… achievement philippians 2 teaches us do nothing out of selfish ambition look not only to your own interests but also to the interest of others President Trump has clearly not read this passage because he has started an unnecessary war and has given no thought to the innocent lives that are being jeopardized in the armed forces. He's trying to expand presidential control over elections and restrict voting methods and it gives MAGA an advantage but pushes America two steps forward, backwards. He's cutting programs like healthcare and food benefits, leaving millions to suffer while billionaires enjoy a bounty. I want to say this clearly. You should not be in leadership if you're selfish. is it incumbent upon me to a state what may not be obvious Jesus did not die for himself he who knew no sin took on the sins of the entire world and all the more if you zoom in on that Golgotha's hill, you'll notice that he didn't even get crucified by himself. Two others were on the cross on either side of him. And I wanted to say to you today, you are not going through agony alone. Two other people on your row are under attack. …
… you have not gotten away with it. the book of Philippians chapter 2 verses 3 and 4 says let nothing be done through selfish ambition and conceit if a man speaks to his wife in such a way that she is to feed his conceit and his pride and his arrogance didn't we talk about narcissists recently or is that on a Wednesday night it all blends together to me I forget watch out for that when a man says to you oh I can't wait till we get married oh I just love you so much I can't live without you girl if you hear that say what did you just say I can't live without you honey we're not going any further in this relationship because that's too much pressure on me if you can't live without me what does that mean am I signing up for the circus or what what am I going to have to do to make you happy If you can't live without me, how about this? …
… Here's what Philippians 2 says, and I'll be finished with this little brief message today on this snow-filled day. Second, Philippians chapter 2 verses 2 through 4, here's another profound thought that just centers around this one point that I'm making, this one point of this thing here today. Philippians 2 verses 2 through 4 says, let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself. Oh, that's wonderful. Think more highly of others than you think about yourself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interest, but also for the interest of others. This is again Paul talking to the Philippian church and telling them, let's have a mindset to think about the concerns of others, the passions of others, the burdens of others. Let's ask God to give us a sensitivity. This is what I want to pray about. God, give me the sensitivity to be caring and concerned about other people outside of what my interest is. I think it's important for Christians to learn that everything in life does not revolve around you and your interest. In fact, the Lord is calling us to recognize that He is beseeching us to be compassionate, loving, and concerned learned about other people. And I think that would please the Lord. I think that would be pleasing and acceptable. And it's one of the things that the scripture clearly tells us to do. …
… being of one accord, of one mind. mind, look in verse 4, look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. You don't come to church for what you can get. You come to church for what you can give. William Booth founded the Salvation Army. He was an old man. They were having a Salvation Army convocation. They wanted to hear from their founder, William Booth, who was very infirm. They wanted to know what William Booth would say to them. And he sent a telegram. And in that telegram was one word, others. That was it. Others. That's what Paul is saying here. Others, look at it. Look not every man on his own things, but every man on the things of others. Others, Lord. Yes, others. Let this my motto be. Let me live for others that I may live for thee. And friend, I am certain that if you have in your heart a spirit of harmony, a spirit of humility, and a spirit of helpfulness, you'll be a wonderful, wonderful member of this church. …