I.    God requires us to live as we ought.

A.     In harmony.

B.     In humility.

Scripture:       Philippians 2:1-5

II.    This prepares us to adorn the gospel with our deeds.

A.    Adorn it with sober obedience.

B.    Adorn it with attractive speech.

C.    Adorn it with joy-filled perseverance.

Scripture:        Philippians 2:12-18

III. We can only be and do what we ought if we remember Christ Jesus.

A….. Remember his humble condescension.

Scripture:       Philippians 2:6-8

B.     Remember his glorious exaltation.

Scripture:       Philippians 2:9-11