A Man of Humility

Tom Shrader draws from Philippians 2:5-8 and Mark 15 to present humility as the defining characteristic of Christ's life and the key virtue for Christian living. He argues that Jesus, though equal with God, voluntarily emptied Himself and died on the cross, modeling a self-giving love that directly counters the selfishness and pride that drive human relationships. Shrader challenges his congregation to replace self-centered thinking with a humble regard for others, pointing to Timothy in Philippians 2 as a rare example of someone who genuinely prioritized the interests of others over his own. “In marriage, dating, work, and any encounter between two human beings, the 10W40 that takes the friction out of it is humility.” — Tom Shrader Series: New City Church Duration: 37 min Recorded: Feb 10, 2013 Themes: humility, pride, selflessness, sacrifice, servanthood, crucifixion, love, character, struggling with pride, navigating conflict, husband, parent, young adult, new believer, feeling self-centered, mentor Topics: kenosis, incarnation, christology, sanctification, imago dei, self-emptying, communicable attributes, servant leadership Scripture: Mark 15:29-34, Philippians 2:5-8, Philippians 2:19-20, Mark 10:45, John 10:18, John 19:30, John 3:16, Matthew 1, Romans 5:6-10, Isaiah 14:12-17, Matthew 5:16, 1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians (general reference) — About Priority Living AZ — Priority Living AZ preserves the teaching legacy of Tom Shrader. Browse the full archive at prioritylivingaz.org/archives