Changed by Humility

Jul 13

Written By Katie Plumb

Katie Plumb

July 13, 2025

Series: "Humble Lights: Unity That Shines"

Text: Philippians 2:3-4

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Questions:

1. Heart Check: What’s Driving You?

Are your words and actions in relationships driven more by selfish ambition or a desire to serve?
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory…” — Philippians 2:3a

2. Pride’s Impact: Who’s Been Hurt?

Has your pride or desire for recognition damaged unity in your home, church, or workplace?
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18

3. Mirror or Window?

Do you spend more time looking at yourself (your needs, image, desires) or looking out for the needs of others?
“…look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” — Philippians 2:4

4. Servant Identity: How Do You See Yourself?

Do you genuinely view yourself as a servant of others, or do you expect others to serve you?
“…[Jesus] took upon Him the form of a servant…” — Philippians 2:7

5. Esteem Shift: Who Comes First?

Do you consistently esteem others better than yourself—not in talent, but in value and priority?
“…let each esteem other better than themselves.” — Philippians 2:3b

6. Jesus’ Example: Are You Imitating Him?

In what specific ways are you following Christ’s example of humility this week?
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…” — Philippians 2:5

7. Marriage & Family: How Do You Lead?

In your marriage or family, are you looking to your own interests or striving to meet the needs of others?
“…but every man also on the things of others.” — Philippians 2:4

8. Church Life: Who Are You Lifting?

Are there church members who need encouragement or support that you’ve overlooked?
“…forbearing one another in love…” — Ephesians 4:2

9. Discipleship & Prayer: Who Are You Studying?

Are you taking time to learn others’ needs—praying for them, listening well, and bearing their burdens?
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

10. Cultural Lens: Have You Bought the Lie?

Have you adopted the world’s view that more self-esteem is the answer—or are you letting Scripture reshape how you value others?
“…in lowliness of mind let each esteem other…” — Philippians 2:3

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