Part of the letter of Paul to the Philippians addresses the need for unity among brothers and sisters in Christ.  The first verse of chapter 2 uses an IF clause with the same meaning as SINCE to indicate possibly the best reason to be humble in order to promote unity.  The blessings that are ours because of Christ’s humility should create in us a deep desire to be like him.  The blessings include:

• Encouragement in Christ
• Comfort from love
• Participation in the Spirit
• Affection
• Sympathy

These blessings in verse 1 will inspire us to be of the same mind, have the same love, be in full accord and of the same mind (vs 2).