The Mind of Christ: The Love That Reveals God “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 2:5, NKJV Philippians 2:5–8 takes us to the very heart of the great controversy. The controversy between Christ and Satan is ultimately a controversy over the character of God. What is God really like? Is He self-serving, demanding, and arbitrary—or is He self-giving, humble, and sacrificial? The life and death of Jesus answer that question. Paul writes that Christ Jesus, “being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant” (Philippians 2:6–7). Jesus was fully divine, yet He did not cling to His position and privileges. He willingly humbled Himself for the salvation of humanity. The Creator became part of His creation. The One who deserved worship became a servant. The One who possessed all glory accepted humiliation. The One who was innocent willingly suffered for the guilty. T...
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