The Essence of True Humility
Text: Philippians 2:5–11
Main Idea: The gospel frees us to find joy in the humble service of others.
I. The gospel celebrates the costliest act of self-denying humility in the history of mankind (2:6–8)
A. The Gospel is Anchored in Infinitely Undeserved and Unexpected Self-Abasement (2:6)
B. The Gospel was Accomplished through Infinitely Undeserved and Unexpected Condescension (2:7–8)
II. The gospel empowers costly acts of self-denying humility among the people of God (2:5)
A. The gospel must humble us before we can humble ourselves
B. The gospel reminds us the God enables what he requires