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of a slave, becoming in the likeness of men. Then, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient even unto the death of the cross. Those Philippian saints who were seeking position and title for themselves surely needed to live according to Christ as the pattern of a crucified life.
We should be warned, however, not to take this word about the crucified life, the power of resurrection, and God's exaltation as a ground for seeking glory. We should not even seek true glory as something apart from Christ. Do not seek any glory that is other than Christ Him self. We need to say, "Lord, I want only You. I am not seeking any exaltation or glory." If we take the crucified life as our pattern, we shall experi ence the power of resurrection. This resurrection power is Christ Himself.
Often the saints complain of weaknesses. We are weak whenever we do not take the crucified life as our pattern. If you are weak in your fam ily life, daily life, or church life, it is an indication that you are not taking the crucified life and therefore are not in the power of resurrection. I repeat, the gate through which we enter into the power of resurrection is the crucified life. Paul's expectation concerning the saints in Philippi was