Humility

2009 March 30
by admin
Not easy to apply Humility while in this fast-paced, profit-driven environment that we live in:
If implemented Humility, can easily be interpreted by friends and those around us as a sign of weakness: To our friends and those around us, Humility is surefire formula for disaster!

EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT GOD‘S WORD CALLS US TO A LIFE OF HUMILITY:

…..Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: (1 Peter 5:5a, 6)


How do we know if our life is laced with PRIDE or graced with HUMILITY:


THOSE DRIVEN BY PRIDE ARE :

* Dogmatic.

* Egotistical (masking a sense of insecurity).

* Unable to respond graciously to criticism.


THOSE GRACED WITH HUMILITY:


* Are so sure of themselves that they feel no need to draw attention to themselves or their status.

* Revel in the accomplishments and potential of others.

* Have a capacity for self-criticism.

* Allow, enable, and empower others to shine.


Moses, was considered by many to be the greatest leader of all time:


(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.) (Numbers 12:3)


As Christ’s followers we choose to embrace Moses’ example rather than emulate prevailing world-driven values. Right?


Pastor Woody

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