Philippians 2:25-30 (NASB)
25 But I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my need; 26 because he was longing for you all and was distressed because you had heard that he was sick. 27 For indeed he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him, and not on him only but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 Therefore I have sent him all the more eagerly so that when you see him again you may rejoice and I may be less concerned about you. 29 Receive him then in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; 30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in your service to me.
Theme: A Christian who is worthy of imitation is faithful in living and serving in the ways outlined by Paul in Philippians 1:27-2:18
Five traits of a selfless servant that Christians should find worthy of joy and honor
- A selfless servant labors together with others in ministry – 2:25
- A selfless servant battles side-by-side together in spiritual warfare – 2:25
- A selfless servant does whatever is needed to serve the church body – 2:25; 27, 30
- A selfless servant thinks of others above self – 2:26; 27, 30
- A selfless servant risks everything to serve Christ – 2:27-30
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