In writing his letter to Christians in Philippi, the Apostle Paul centers his letter on what was an early hymn of the Church. Philippians 2:6-11 highlights the nature and attitude of Jesus as he brought forth God’s Kingdom here on Earth. Thou being fully God, and deserving of human devotion and service, Jesus humbly took on the nature of a servant, ultimately laying down his life, securing our eternal salvation. Therefore, as Jesus is our model, Christians are called forth to serve others, even in the midst of a self-serving culture. Paul argues, there is no room for selfish ambition or vain conceit within the church. Rather, the church is committed to looking after the interests of others, fulfilling the Father’s desires expressed throughout the Scriptures; care for the least, the lost, and the left behind. This is the church’s selfless act of worship which our Heavenly Father finds acceptable, and when done in Jesus’ name also has power to heal, redeem and restore people in ways that mere charity cannot. This Sunday we continue our Counter-Fit sermon series by exploring Servanthood in a Self Serving Culture. In preparation for Sunday, Read Luke 14:7-14.