Christianity Quote by Wayne A. Grudem
““Now in holding up Christ as an example, he wants the Philippians to imitate Christ. But certainly he is not asking the Philippian Christians to “give up” or “lay aside” any of their essential attributes or abilities! He is not asking them to “give up” their intelligence or strength or skill and become a diminished version of what they were. Rather, he is asking them to put the interests of others first: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others” (Phil. 2:4). And because that is his goal, it fits the context to understand that he is using Christ as the supreme example of one who did just that: he put the interests of others first and was willing to give up some of the privilege and status that was his as God.””
About This Quote
Source Bible Commentary: Philippians 2:4, 1990s
Christ exemplifies self‑sacrifice, urging believers to prioritize others’ needs without losing personal gifts.
In simple terms: Christ puts others first while keeping his abilities.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑less service while using your talents.
Themes
service
humility
community
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- team leadership
- mentorship
- community service projects
Key Concepts
Christology
ethical altruism
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve others without neglecting self?
- What talents can you share for communal benefit?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with personal ambition or self‑care.
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