Originally posted by robbie carrobie
Philippians 2:5-6) . . .Keep this mental attitude in you that was also in Christ Jesus, who, although he was existing in [b]Gods form, gave no consideration to a seizure, namely, that he should be equal to God.[/b]
let's quote the entire text shall we? its very enlightening and supports my argument fully
1Christ encourages you, and his love comforts you. God's Spirit unites you, and you are concerned for others. 2Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be united in what you think, as if you were only one person. 3Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves. 4Care about them as much as you care about yourselves 5and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: [a] 6Christ was truly God.
But he did not try to remain equal with God.
7Instead he gave up everything [c] and became a slave,
when he became
like one of us.
8Christ was humble.
He obeyed God
and even died
on a cross.
9Then God gave Christ
the highest place
and honored his name
above all others.
10So at the name of Jesus
everyone will bow down,
those in heaven, on earth,
and under the earth.
11And to the glory
of God the Father
everyone will openly agree,
"Jesus Christ is Lord!"
But he did not try to remain equal with God.
this is an interesting verse...remain equal with God?
7Instead he gave up everything [c] and became a slave,
when he became
like one of us.
Gave up everything? why did he become a slave? to purchase our salvation, and to finally and forever mingle God and man.
9Then God gave Christ
the highest place
and honored his name
above all others.
Jesus' name above all others...All others
10So at the name of Jesus
everyone will bow down,
those in heaven, on earth,
and under the earth.
11And to the glory
of God the Father
everyone will openly agree,
"Jesus Christ is Lord!"
To the Glory of God all will agree that Jesus is Lord.
Yours is a poor exegetical usage of the text, its intellectually dishonest.