Humility

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
– Philippians 2:5–7 –

Pride is the main source of conflict, which makes humility essential for unity. Only humility can resist pride and heal its divisions. Pride divides. Humility joins and restores.

When God reconciled us to Himself and one another, He did so through the humility of His Son. God the Son took on human flesh and dwelt among us. If Jesus had refused to set aside His heavenly glory, then we would still be dead in our sins and alienated from God. Though He was equal to God, He did not cling to His status. Though He was worthy of a throne, He exchanged it for a manger. The willingness of Christ to assume the form of a slave and surrender His life is the reason we can be brought to God.

We are told to have the same humble, self-denying, others-serving attitude as Christ. We are not to cling to power, protect our status, hoard our riches, or guard our comforts. Instead we are to use our influence, privileges, wealth, and blessings to serve others. Like our Lord we voluntarily take the form of a bond-servant to help others. As we become more humble, we’ll become more unified. But if we let our pride prevail we will continue to conflict and split. Let us daily, prayerfully put on the mind of Christ.