Growing in Christ Ihe Atụ

WHO IS YOUR PRIORITY? 

Philippians 2:1-21

" For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus."  (Philippians 2:20-21)

The size is indeed relatively small, but many people always crowd the elevator.  In the elevator, people who do not know each other and have never met try not to touch or greet one another. No one says something, even though there are never "No Talking" rules in the elevator. Without realizing it, the situation in the elevator describes the state of the world where each person only thinks about himself. There is alienation, solitude, and the abyss between one another.

Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians above shows how all people, including the believers, seek their interests and not Christ Jesus' interest. Isn't this what we have encountered too often today? The doctrine of individualism increases, and selfishness becomes a problem that humans often face in general. Self-centered people adhere to the concept, "If something doesn't harm me, why should I care about it? If I care too much about other people,  it will harm my family and me".

The concept of God's Word teaches us differently. It teaches us to care for one another as much as we care for ourselves. Apostle Paul even wrote that perfect love is unselfish love. (1 Corinthians 13:4-5).

Reflection:

Have you ever thought about being a blessing to someone you don't know?

Application:

Let's look at ourselves. What is the main priority and focus in our lives: God, others, or even yourself?