Love Gives

About this Episode

Most of us can quote the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. In this message, Chip explains what he calls the Platinum Rule: Do unto others as God has already done unto you. It's step one in the process of how we choose love.

Introduction: “What’s going on?”

One of God’s greatest joys is to see His children LOVE EACH OTHER.
A prayer that only you can answer -John 17
Paul commands what Jesus prayed -Philippians 2:1-2

Structure of passage:

The context

Conflict without - Philippians 1:29-30
Conflict within -Philippians 4:2

The command

Live in authentic, Christ-empowered unity -Philippians 2:1-2

The structure

If you have any encouragement in Christ,
If any comfort from His love.
If any fellowship with the Spirit,
If any tenderness and compassion… - Philippians 2:1

Then make my joy complete by…

Being of the same mind
Maintaining the same love
United in spirit
Intent on one purpose. -Philippians 2:2

The Platinum Rule:

“Do unto others as God has already done unto you.”

How to become a more loving person:

Choose to declare war on SELFISHNESS -Philippians 2:3
Attack the root of the problem… PRIDE -Philippians 2:3
Choose to PRACTICE HUMILITY daily by putting others’ needs and interests ahead of your own -Philippians 2:4

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