Philippians 2 reveals Jesus as our exalted example. He determined to do His Father’s will even to the point of death. This is the basis for these words, to obey Him. Paul’s words, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” (12).
Points to be made from this text: Our obedience is to be continuous whether before others or not. Our obedience is necessary to be saved. We consider who God is both in person and position, and we respond with respect and awe. Our purpose in existing as Christians is to do His will, not our own (cf. Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 2:20. Our obedience to God can not be grudging and please Him. We must obey Him because we love Him, not merely out of self preservation. The world is evil and corrupt, our life should be different as we show rather than just tell of holiness and sanctification.
Such steadfastness in obedience is for our own good. It proves that our profession of faith is not in vain!
