![]() ![]() Are you humble? Are you more concerned about serving others or being served? Are you arrogant or selfless? Paul and Proverbs challenge us to walk humbly, serve gently, and love greatly. In fact, every relationship would benefit by a greater dose of humility, whether at work, home, school, etc. We are interested in serving God by serving others.Įvery marriage could use a little more humility. It means we choose to be a blessing to others. This doesn’t mean we lose our personhood. Humility asks, “what can I do for you?” and not “what can you do for me?” Humility puts God first, others second, and self, third. Arrogance puts the emphasis on self, humility places the focus on God and others. Humility manifests itself in selfless and loving strength that seeks to serve and not be served.Īrrogance and pride are the opposite of humility. Paul puts it this way in Philippians 2:3, “ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” The humble person has an inner strength that is evident to those around them. Humility does not mean weakness, it actually means strength. Jesus was humble, and we are called to be like him. ![]() One of the primary character traits needed and demonstrated by great leaders and great people is humility. The wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame.” Proverbs 3:34-35 says, “ He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble. ![]()
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