Understanding Who I am: Ensuring Unity

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Understanding Who I am:  Ensuring Unity
Philippians 2:1-8

I. Introduction
Philippians 2:1-8

II. Take Five Steps

A.  Diffuse  ---competition----. (v. 3a)
James 4:1-2
First cause of conflict:  competing desires.

B.  Delete  ---conceit----    (v. 3b)
Second cause of conflict:  personal pride.

C.  Decrease   ----criticism----. (v. 3c)
James 4:11-12
Third cause of conflict:  I fail to value other people.

D.  Demonstrate ----consideration----.  (v. 4)
1 Peter 3:7
Fourth cause of conflict:  I am insensitive to the needs of others.

E.  Develop   ----Christ-likeness----.   (v. 5-8)
Fifth cause of conflict:  Living without Christ.
Ephesians 4:3