CHRIST'S ATTITUDE
Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus... He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Phil 2:5-8)
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS (click on the underlined verses to read them)
He did not live to please himself. Rom 15:1-3
He did not seek honor from men. John 5:41-43
His highest priority was to do the will of His Father, and to finish His work. John 4:31-38, John 5:30, John 6:37-40 John 12:49-50, John 14:7-11 (See Christ's Obedience)
He knew that once His work was finished, He was going to the Father and would be glorified with the Father. John 17:1-5, John 13:1-4, John 16:5,
He knew that before He could come in glory (See Christ's Coming), He must first suffer and be rejected. Luke 17:24-25, John 12:23-28
He endured immense suffering and hostility for the joy set before Him (in heaven at God's throne). Heb 12:1-3, John 12:23-28
Although He deserved honor and praise on earth as God, He emptied Himself and took the form of a servant. Phil 2:5-11, Luke 14:11
Our attitude should be like His who, after humbling himself, became obedient even to death. Phil 2:5-11
His demeanor was characterized as quiet and gentle. Isa 42:1-4 (Jesus quoted this verse in Matt 12)
He knew and accepted God's purpose for His life. Luke 4:18-21
When tempted to gratify His own needs, He chose to trust God's Word and wait for His victory. Matt 4:1-5
When tempted to accept immediate earthly glory, He didn't waver from His Father's plan and purpose. Matt 4:8-10
He knew He had the power to escape His suffering. Yet, He was faithful to His purpose and did not fight back. Matt 26:50-56, John 18:7-11 (See in context: Matt 26:36-56)
He accepted His suffering and death because it was for that purpose He came. John 12:23-28
When He was oppressed and afflicted, He did not open His mouth. Isa 53:7 (See all of Isaiah 53)
When falsely accused, He kept silent. Matt 26:60-68, Matt 27:11-14, Mark 14:60-65, Mark 15:2-5, John 19:6-12
Without turning away, He gave Himself to being hit, spit upon, and having his beard plucked. He was not rebellious and did not hide His face from shame. Isa 50:5-7
He knew that God would help Him and that He would not ultimately be disgraced or ashamed. Isa 50:5-7
Despite His suffering, He was neither crushed nor disheartened as He faithfully brought forth justice. Isa 42:1-4 (He quoted this verse in Matt 12)
It was purely His choice to lay down His life, no one could take it from Him. John 10:17-18
Even on the cross, He still showed compassion. Luke 23:33-35
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