Philippians 2:5-15

5You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

6Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.

7Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,

8he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

9Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,

10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

12Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.

13For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.

14Do everything without complaining and arguing,

15so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people.