A Mindset Like Jesus
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus…” (Philippians. 2:5 NIV)
If this admonition were written to encourage you to be like another god, one of the gods made up by humans, you would read something completely different. Things like, in your farming, have the same mindset as Dagon. Or in your sexuality, think like Ashtoreth. But look at how the Living God is set apart from all the others in this way; if you want to have good relationships, think like Jesus!
What Jesus did with people was important, but this verse indicates so much more. Jesus didn’t just DO good to others, He THOUGHT good about others. Jesus had a mindset that was healthy, loving, and kind. And this is why it is so important to read the four Gospels and learn how Jesus thought and behaved while He was here. He is the Master of Relationships. He is humble, loving, kind, generous, forgiving, honest, stable, of sound mind, and so much more. He knew how to truly love the people in His life. Learn from Him. Have His mindset. Be a good imager of Him today!
John Eaton
Pastor of RELATE Church
(214) 733-3069