Humility
Humility
Oxford Dictionary states that Humility is the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance. The word humility is a noun, and is a quality you possess, while the word humble is an adjective, that is, used to describe someone. When we think of someone who will admit their own mistakes, who is willing to serve others, who is teachable, we might label them as being humble. Typically, one doesn’t, or shouldn’t, describe themselves as humble. By definition, it’s kind of not even allowed. If you think you are humble, there’s a good chance you are not. A healthy mindset would be to not only be able to point out someone else’s lack of humility, but be self aware of your own potentially prideful behavior.
I believe that the root cause of most of our sin and disobedience in life is our pride and arrogance. We don’t seek the Lord when we are in need because we think we are in control, not Him. We constantly want more things because we think we deserve them. We argue and fight with friends and loved ones because we can’t stand the thought of being wrong. We consistently boast of our own accomplishments and seldom give credit to anyone else, even to our God. These are terrible traits that only lead to destruction, as Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” If not kept in check, our pride and/or arrogance can consume our hearts and personalities, and unfortunately this can happen without us being aware of it. That is why we should always be self reflecting and be sensitive to the pride within ourselves.
The truth is, we have no reason to be proud or arrogant, and all the reasons to show humility. The comparison culture that we live in creates an endless competition of who is the greatest, and in reality, none of us are. We are not good, we are not successful, we have and can do nothing, we cannot even take our next breath without the intervention of our God. He is the vine, we are the branches, the branch is nothing without the vine (John 15:5). The world says that being humble is a sign of weakness, but time and time again throughout the New Testament we see that lowering ourselves is in fact the way we will be lifted up. Both Peter (1 Peter 5:6) and James (James 4:10) tell us to humble ourselves and then the Lord will exalt us. Whatever the scenario is, we are called to serve others, not to seek fame and recognition for ourselves. The world doesn’t understand it, but tearing ourselves down, will help build the church.
Oxford Dictionary states that Humility is the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance. The word humility is a noun, and is a quality you possess, while the word humble is an adjective, that is, used to describe someone. When we think of someone who will admit their own mistakes, who is willing to serve others, who is teachable, we might label them as being humble. Typically, one doesn’t, or shouldn’t, describe themselves as humble. By definition, it’s kind of not even allowed. If you think you are humble, there’s a good chance you are not. A healthy mindset would be to not only be able to point out someone else’s lack of humility, but be self aware of your own potentially prideful behavior.
I believe that the root cause of most of our sin and disobedience in life is our pride and arrogance. We don’t seek the Lord when we are in need because we think we are in control, not Him. We constantly want more things because we think we deserve them. We argue and fight with friends and loved ones because we can’t stand the thought of being wrong. We consistently boast of our own accomplishments and seldom give credit to anyone else, even to our God. These are terrible traits that only lead to destruction, as Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” If not kept in check, our pride and/or arrogance can consume our hearts and personalities, and unfortunately this can happen without us being aware of it. That is why we should always be self reflecting and be sensitive to the pride within ourselves.
The truth is, we have no reason to be proud or arrogant, and all the reasons to show humility. The comparison culture that we live in creates an endless competition of who is the greatest, and in reality, none of us are. We are not good, we are not successful, we have and can do nothing, we cannot even take our next breath without the intervention of our God. He is the vine, we are the branches, the branch is nothing without the vine (John 15:5). The world says that being humble is a sign of weakness, but time and time again throughout the New Testament we see that lowering ourselves is in fact the way we will be lifted up. Both Peter (1 Peter 5:6) and James (James 4:10) tell us to humble ourselves and then the Lord will exalt us. Whatever the scenario is, we are called to serve others, not to seek fame and recognition for ourselves. The world doesn’t understand it, but tearing ourselves down, will help build the church.
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