5. A. Encouragement in Christ B. Comfort from Love
I. The Grounds for These Commands
You do have:
A. Encouragement in Christ
B. Comfort from Love
C. Participation in the Spirit
D. Affection & Sympathy

6. II. The Heart of Paul’s Joy
Unity of Purpose:
A. Characterized by Love
B. Characterized by Harmony

7. III. The Ambition behind Unity
A. NOT from selfish ambition
B. NOT from conceit
C. BUT in humility

8. Humility is the virtue which causes one to recognize the greatness of God and the importance of people.
It sees its results when one exalts Christ higher than all others and elevates others and their needs above that of their own.