DIVINE EXAMPLE (2 OF 6)
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
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Divine Example (2 of 6)
Series: Philippians 2
Stephen Whitney
Philippians 2:5-11
After a successful career as a running back with the New York Giants Tom Landry was hired as the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 1960. For the next 28 years he coached the team to 20 consecutive playoffs which included 5 appearances in the Super Bowl and 270 wins. Even more impressive than his record as
a football coach was his character, his integrity and his humility.
Most people were both surprised and disappointed when the new
owner fired him. Landry had many opportunities to blast the new management by criticizing their methods and defending himself but not once following his firing, did he blame anyone.
Tom Landry, who is a believer, told Chuck Swindoll, ''You know,
a fellow in my position has to realize it's going to be taken from him whether or not he is ready for it to happen. It's just a matter
of being willing to accept that.''
Those are the words of an unselfish man who was not given any choice except to clean out his desk so that someone else could
take his position. Most other people would have held a news conference and blasted the new management for how they had been mistreated and used instead of gracefully leaving.
Tom Landry's unselfish attitude towards his circumstances is like the example of Jesus Christ who willing gave up his position and the privileges of heaven so that he could become our Savior.
ATTITUDE :5
Mind (NIV attitude) - Gk. what you think about yourself.
Believers are to have the same attitude about themselves as Jesus Christ had about himself. The gospels reveal that Jesus continually cared about the needs and problems of others.
Matthew 20:28 The son of man did not come to be served,
but to serve and give his life as a ransom (sacrifice) for many.
Structure
Many scholars believe that Philippians 2:6-11 is really an early Christians hymn. These verses can be divided into six stanzas formed by three ...
Series: Philippians 2
Stephen Whitney
Philippians 2:5-11
After a successful career as a running back with the New York Giants Tom Landry was hired as the first head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 1960. For the next 28 years he coached the team to 20 consecutive playoffs which included 5 appearances in the Super Bowl and 270 wins. Even more impressive than his record as
a football coach was his character, his integrity and his humility.
Most people were both surprised and disappointed when the new
owner fired him. Landry had many opportunities to blast the new management by criticizing their methods and defending himself but not once following his firing, did he blame anyone.
Tom Landry, who is a believer, told Chuck Swindoll, ''You know,
a fellow in my position has to realize it's going to be taken from him whether or not he is ready for it to happen. It's just a matter
of being willing to accept that.''
Those are the words of an unselfish man who was not given any choice except to clean out his desk so that someone else could
take his position. Most other people would have held a news conference and blasted the new management for how they had been mistreated and used instead of gracefully leaving.
Tom Landry's unselfish attitude towards his circumstances is like the example of Jesus Christ who willing gave up his position and the privileges of heaven so that he could become our Savior.
ATTITUDE :5
Mind (NIV attitude) - Gk. what you think about yourself.
Believers are to have the same attitude about themselves as Jesus Christ had about himself. The gospels reveal that Jesus continually cared about the needs and problems of others.
Matthew 20:28 The son of man did not come to be served,
but to serve and give his life as a ransom (sacrifice) for many.
Structure
Many scholars believe that Philippians 2:6-11 is really an early Christians hymn. These verses can be divided into six stanzas formed by three ...
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