Philippians 2:3 – The Ultimate Ego Check

Let’s be real—life often feels like a competition. Who has the best job? The coolest vacation? The most aesthetically pleasing cup of coffee? Enter Philippians 2:3, stage left: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Boom. Mic drop.

Paul isn’t just suggesting a life hack here; he’s laying down the ultimate ego check. Basically, stop making everything about you. It’s like when you’re in a group photo, and your only concern is, “Do I look good?” Paul’s saying, “Hey, maybe worry about whether everyone else looks good, too.”

The funny thing? When we let go of our “me first” mentality, life gets richer. Relationships deepen, and you’re not constantly stuck in a self-imposed competition. Plus, you can finally post that group pic without cropping anyone out.

So today, try flipping the script. Put others in the spotlight. You might just find that humility looks good on you.