The same mindset as Christ Jesus
“In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.
Phil. 2:5 NIV)
A Christlike mindset in relationships
In the above passage we’re told to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus in relationships. What exactly does that look like? The word, “mindset” is defined as “a fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person's responses to and interpretations of situations; An inclination or a habit; A way of thinking; an attitude or opinion, especially a habitual one.” So, if your mindset in your relationships with one another should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, you would do well to include Him in interpersonal relationships you have with others. That would solve a lot of interpersonal problems if that were done.
A Christlike mindset that determines the will of God
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Rom. 12:2 ESV)
A Christlike mindset interpreting spiritual truths
“And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual. The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual person judges all things, but is himself to be judged by no one. “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.” (1 Cor. 2:13-16 ESV)
Therefore…
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13 ESV)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” (Rom. 12:2 ESV)
Quote:
“Christian love draws no distinction between one enemy and another, except that the more bitter our enemy's hatred, the greater his need of love. Be his enmity political or religious, he has nothing to expect from a follower of Jesus but unqualified love. In such love there is not inner discord between the private person and official capacity. In both we are disciples of Christ, or we are not Christians at all.” - Dietrich Bonhoeffer