“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Phil. 2:3-4 ESV)

The big secret

One of my favorite conference speakers was the late great Zig Ziglar. He was fun to listen to. He was animated, enthusiastic and passionate about everything he spoke about. He said the big secret to becoming a success at anything you do is to do everything you can to make others successful. He said if you did this, you would automatically become successful as a result. It is the biblical principle of sowing and reaping at work; you always get yourself exactly what you do to others. He was so right! The above verse makes it clear with the command, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Do to others what you wish they would do to you

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” (Matt. 7:12 ESV)

Bless others and be blessed yourself

“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. The people curse him who holds back grain, but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.” (Prov. 11:25-26 ESV)

Therefore

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.” (Eph. 5:1 ESV)