Hope Church

Humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.

You work out what God works in.

Jesus made himself nothing to give you everything. So, make yourself nothing.

Application:
What can I do to help?

Groups Questions

1. Think of a time when you were part of a family, team, department, or church that was completely unified. Contrast it with one that was filled with selfish ambition. Describe the difference.

2. In verses 1–2, Paul lists several “ifs” (encouragement in Christ, comfort from love, fellowship with the Spirit, tenderness, and compassion).
- How do these shared experiences form the foundation for Christian unity?
- What does it mean to be “like-minded” without being “uniform”?

3. In verse 2, Paul says his joy would be complete if the Philippians were unified in love, spirit, and purpose. Why do you think unity among believers brought Paul so much joy?

4. How does the phrase “glory empty” help you understand human pride in a new way?
- In what ways do people around you try to prove their worth or importance?
- How do you personally handle the pressure to feel significant or noticed?

5. The sermon compared humility to a healthy body. You don’t notice your ego unless something’s wrong with it.
- When have you noticed your ego getting in the way of joy or relationships?
- What helps you shift your focus away from yourself and toward others?

6. “Humility doesn’t mean thinking less of yourself; it means thinking of yourself less.”
- How does that definition challenge the way humility is often misunderstood?
- What might it look like in practical terms to “value others above yourself” in your daily life?

7. What’s one small step you could take this week to “shine” in your community, workplace, or relationships?