Vital Signs: Monday, September 30, 2024

“Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬-‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬

The Actions Required from the Attitude of Christ

We are called to have the attitude of Christ. At first glance, it may not seem difficult to adopt a Christlike attitude if we focus on His loving nature and compassion for the needy and oppressed. However, we are instructed to go beyond simply feeling love for others. A Christlike attitude requires humility, a willingness to give up our privileged lives of comfort and convenience, and a deep commitment to obeying God and fulfilling His purpose for our