In Philippians 2:1-4, the Apostle Paul begins a charge to be lovingly humble like Christ, in order to maintain unity in fellowship.

Quite often, when Christian individuals begin to suffer, there is a tendency to withdraw from fellowship and isolate one's self. This is due to the fact that when we suffer it is easy to get our eyes off of Jesus, and onto ourselves. This leads to a mindset of thinking only about yourself; being selfish, self-consumed.

Paul is bringing this to the attention of the Philippian believers, and of all believers reading his letter to that church.