The Great Example

To understand this great statement of the condescension and exaltation of our Lord Jesus Christ we need to revisit the words Paul wrote in verse 2, “Fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” Paul’s joy would be full and complete, if they were to learn as a body of believers to think the same way. Remember the difference between unity and uniformity. They could be united because they shared the same basic value systems through Christ. Although they did not necessarily dress alike or act the same way, they could love what the Lord Jesus loved and share basic life values.