Attitudes

Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 (NIV)

`I've got to look good on Prof's ward round today!'

• Do nothing out of selfish ambition ...

`I'm going to talk to him afterwards about his Senior House Officer post, I really am the best applicant!'

• ... or vain conceit,

`Oh don't bother me now, nurse, can't you see I'm very busy?'

• but in humility ...

`No, I'm not going to do it, anyway, it's not my job, I am a doctor!'

• ... consider others better than yourselves.

`I just hope he doesn't make a fuss again about that old bed-blocker! (one who occupies a much needed bed).'

• Look not only to your own interests ...,

`It would look good if I could get her transferred before next week!'

• ... but also to the interests of others.

Now read Philippians 2:3-11 (NIV) and ask yourself:

• Am I motivated by selfish ambition?

• Am I conceited?

• Is my work always more important than that of others?

• Am I prepared to be a servant?

• Who matters most? I or my patients?

Thank you Lord that you humbled yourself -- even to death on a cross -- for me. Help me to humble myself for you.

DCM