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Putting Others First with the Mind of Christ
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Look to Christ, Who Gave Himself for Us
The eternal Son humbled himself by taking the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death on a cross. Jesus gave himself to redeem sinners. Because our standing with God is secure in Christ, we can serve others without needing recognition or treating someone else’s success as a threat.Seek the Good of Others with Wisdom
Paul calls believers to look to the interests of others as well as their own. Love pays attention to the person who needs prayer, encouragement, or practical help. It also takes seriously the responsibilities God has given us at home, at work, and in the church. Sometimes love calls for giving up a convenience. At other times, wisdom calls for saying no so we can honor an existing responsibility.Six Ways to Put Others First
- Reject selfish ambition. Ask whose glory you are seeking.
- Cultivate humility by giving weight to the interests of others.
- Notice who needs prayer, a listening ear, or practical help.
- Thank God when someone else receives a blessing or opportunity.
- Be willing to give up time, convenience, or a preference for someone else’s good.
- Remember the grace Christ has shown you and let it shape the way you serve.
Scripture Referenced
Philippians 2:3–8.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
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When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
