Main idea: Our usefulness in the economy of God’s kingdom is measured by how we model Christlikeness.
Outline:
- Timothy: a model of Christ’s selfless servanthood (Philippians 2:19-24)
- Epaphroditus: a model of Christ’s sacrificial suffering (Philippians 2:25-30)
Secondary sources cited:
- Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Wheaton: Crossway, 2020).