Humility is one of those character qualities that the moment you think you have it you just lost it!
Over my 30 years of serving in Christian education, I must say that humility is one trait that I value the most in others and I strive to grow in myself. Why?
First, Scripture instructs us to be humble.
- “Clothe yourself with humility towards one anther”- 1 Peter 5:5
- “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.”- I Peter 5:6
- “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness.”- Ephesians 4:2
Second, a truly humble person will realize their shortcomings and dependence upon God.
“Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”- Romans 7:24-25
Third, a truly humble person will die to himself and his desires and live for the Lord.
- “I will most gladly spend and be expended for souls.”- 2 Corinthians 12:15
- “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.”
As you lead in your schools and classrooms today, I encourage you to “humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and he will exalt you” and use you today!- James 4:10
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