with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourself

January 24, 2008

Consider Christ

By Robert H. Schuller

"Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourself. Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." - Philippians 2:3-4 (NASB)

Are you hungry? Thirsty? Nothing satisfies? It is your instinctive craving for God! I am positive I have the answer for you. Give me a chance to prove it.

There are three philosophies of life: (1) "What's mine is mine; I'm going to keep it." This is selfishness. It will make you miserable. (2) "What's yours is mine; I'm going to get it." This is greed. It will drain you of all joy. (3) "What's mine is yours too; I'm going to share it." This is Christianity! It makes you feel good when you're good to those around you, and it makes you feel God-like when you are generous to those who don't expect it and don't deserve it. You experience more of God in your life when you give yourself away to Him and humanity in loving service.

Want evidence? Consider Christ. What a full life He lived. Full of faith, joy, purpose, peace and power. Why? Eternity was His. That's one reason. And He lived to love and serve. He was always giving Himself away. While He was dying on the cross someone chided, "He saved others... but He cannot save himself." Quite true. The only way to fill your life is to pour it out for others.


Involvement is the only indulgence that truly satisfies.