5 The attitude you should have is the same as that of Christ Jesus. 6 Though in his nature he was always God, he wasn’t concerned to cling onto his equality with God. 7 Instead he emptied*2:7. Indicating that Jesus chose to "empty" himself of his divine powers. himself, taking the nature of a servant, becoming like a human being. 8 Coming in human form, humbling himself, he submitted himself to death—even death on a cross.