Philippians 2:4

‘Not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.'

This is then summed up in terms of genuine consideration for others. Not as seen in a determination to make them ‘see the truth' as we see it, but in a concern for their genuine welfare and growth in Christ. Our concern is not to be for ourselves but for others, and for their spiritual advancement. This will involve avoiding controversy, and going out of our way to be encouraging without ‘picking fault', while at the same time genuinely seeking to help the weaker brother or sister. It includes the idea of having more admiration for their spiritual gifts, than we have for our own, and encouraging them to develop them. All this indeed is what was meant by living as citizens worthily of the Gospel of God (Philippians 1:27). It will now be exemplified in the One Who above all was concerned for the things of others.