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Philippians 2:8

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Humility•Humility of Jesus:•Demonstrated in leaving heaven: Philippians 2:5-8•Jesus was humble in heart: Matthew 11:29, 1 Peter 2:21•Christ came to serve others: Matthew 20:28, John 13:1-17

Humility•We must humble:•Sin is a result of a lack of humility: 1 Samuel 15:17•We must have the humility that Jesus showed: Philippians 2:5, Matthew 5:3•The Bible condemns pride: Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 16:18, 1 Peter 5:5-6

Humility•We must humble:•We need to be humble: Proverbs 16:19, Proverbs 18:12•Humble yourself as the little child: Matthew 18:2-4•Pride and humility contrasted: Luke 18:9-14

Obedience•Jesus was obedient in all things: Philippians 2:8, John 6:38•Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered: Hebrews 5:8

Obedience•Jesus learned obedience:•Is not just doing what you want.•Is not always desirable or enjoyable•Is not always fair. •May mean standing alone.•Involves self-denial.

Obedience•We must be obedient: Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 5:9, John 3:36, 1 John 2:17•Nothing less than complete and total obedience will be accepted: James 2:10, 1 Samuel 15•If we truly love God, we will obey Him: John 14:15, 1 John 5:2-3

Obedience•Condemnation awaits the disobedient: 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Hebrews 4:1-11•Our righteousness must exceed the scribes and Pharisees: Matthew 5:19-20

Are You Obedient In All Points?