Today’s quote deals with us considering others as more important than yourself. So let me simply share one Bible passage, and then the quote from Matt Chandler. I won’t need to make any additional comments, as the quote provides its own application through the six excellent questions at the end:
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.
Our understanding of God’s love for us… enables us to love others in spite of themselves. Affection for the Lord leads to affection for others, resulting in outdoing one another in honor. It makes us ask ourselves questions like:
• How can I be concerned about you and your needs?
• Why shouldn’t I take the farthest parking spot?
• How about if I take the seat that’s blocked by a pole?
• What if I lose so you can win?
• How can I disadvantage myself for your advantage?
• What would it mean to consider you more significant than me?
–Matt Chandler
(Scripture quote is from the NASB)