humility

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,
but in humility consider others better than yourselves”
Philippians 2:3 NIV

humility = putting others first by giving up what you think you deserve

It’s not all about us. Humility is a difficult virtue to practice sometimes because it conflicts with our sinful tendency to be selfish, self-centered and self-serving. As Christians, we are called to “consider other better than ourselves”. But, how do we really do that!? Teach it well to our children? And model it to others, when our self interests, ego and arrogance get in the way?

Jesus is the way. Jesus is the ultimate example of humility. He modeled it in His sacrificial love and servant leadership. He emphasized it throughout His teachings and continues to train us in the way we should go. He wants us to be humble, just as He was humble. When we show true humility even when we think we deserve recognition, we put the focus on God rather than ourselves.

• God deserves all praise and glory. No one and nothing can compare with Him.
• Remember that He is our Creator and our purpose is to praise, worship and follow Him.
• When we are humble, we point others away from ourselves and to God.

It’s not all about us. It’s all about God and the people He calls us to love and serve.

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