The document discusses Jesus emptying himself of his divine status and becoming human to serve others. It notes that though Jesus was equal to God, he chose to humble himself and take the form of a servant, obediently accepting a merciless death on the cross to forgive humanity of its sins. The document encourages readers to adopt Jesus' mindset of self-emptying through denying oneself and carrying one's cross, which ultimately leads to finding and fulfilling one's soul.

1. We Americans love the thought of being the
best, of winning, of being admired and envied.

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4. Make Room for the
Mind & Heart of Christ
Philippians 2 5 In other words, adopt
the mind-set of Jesus the Anointed.
Live with His attitude in your hearts.
Remember: 6 Though He was in the
form of God, He chose not to cling to
equality with God; 7 But He poured
Himself out to fill a vessel brand
new; a servant in form and a man
indeed. The very likeness of humanity,
He humbled Himself, obedient to
death—a merciless death on the cross!

5. Jesus’ Mind-set Jesus’ Attitude

6. Philippians 2 5 In other words, adopt
the mind-set of Jesus the Anointed.
Live with His attitude in your hearts.
Remember: 6 Though He was in the
form of God, He chose not to cling to
equality with God; 7 But He poured
Himself out to fill a vessel brand
new; a servant in form and a man
indeed. The very likeness of humanity,
8 He humbled Himself, obedient to
death—a merciless death on the cross!
Make Room for the
Mind & Heart of Christ

7. Equality with God means that Jesus is co-creator of the universe

8. Jesus emptied himself of his infinite
grandeur and became one of us.

9. Philippians 2 5 In other words, adopt
the mind-set of Jesus the Anointed.
Live with His attitude in your hearts.
Remember: 6 Though He was in the
form of God, He chose not to cling to
equality with God; 7 But He poured
Himself out to fill a vessel brand
new; a servant in form and a man
indeed. The very likeness of humanity,
8 He humbled Himself, obedient to
death—a merciless death on the cross!
Make Room for the
Mind & Heart of Christ

10. Forgiveness is the reason for the crucifixion.
And the crucifixion is the reason for the incarnation.

11. Denying Yourself = Emptying
Matthew 16 24 (to His disciples) If
you want to follow Me, you must
deny yourself the things you think
you want. You must pick up your
cross and follow Me. 25 The person
who wants to save his life must lose
it, and she who loses her life for Me
will find it. 26 Look, does it make
sense to truly become successful, but
then to hand over your very soul?
What is your soul really worth?

12. Following Means Losing
Matthew 16 24 (to His disciples) If
you want to follow Me, you must
deny yourself the things you think
you want. You must pick up your
cross and follow Me. 25 The person
who wants to save his life must lose
it, and she who loses her life for Me
will find it. 26 Look, does it make
sense to truly become successful, but
then to hand over your very soul?
What is your soul really worth?

13. Emptied Persons Have Full Souls
Matthew 16 24 (to His disciples) If
you want to follow Me, you must
deny yourself the things you think
you want. You must pick up your
cross and follow Me. 25 The person
who wants to save his life must lose
it, and she who loses her life for Me
will find it. 26 Look, does it make
sense to truly become successful, but
then to hand over your very soul?
What is your soul really worth?

14. Empty yourself.
God will renew and restore your soul.