Posts Tagged ‘humble’
Clear Distinction
This word means that there is a difference. It carries with it the word comparison which isn’t always a good thing. There comparisons/distinctions that can be healthy. For example, there is a distinction between someone who exercises and eats healthy versus the person who eats fast food and never exercises. There is a definite distinction…
Read MoreHumble Approach
I’ve been to people before with “my hat in my hand” seeking help from them. I’ve learned over the years that my pride can be harmful to me finding favor or blessing from others. I know that I struggle with wanting to help prideful or arrogant people. I find myself wondering if they really need…
Read MoreStruggle
This word is often associated with a negative event that is on the horizon or has even recently happened. I think there are lots of things that happen that are a much lighter struggle then others. I don’t watch a lot of wrestling matches. I’m not sure that most of what people call wrestling on…
Read MoreSin & Shame
I am quite experienced at both of these topics. I could go for long time talking about my life-long struggle with sin. I learned very early how to be selfish and self-centered in my thinking. I could justify it and defend my behavior with the best. I also knew how to “fake it”. I could…
Read MoreBe Humble
I know what it’s like to be proud. Heck, I’m a proud Dad and “Pop”. I think there’s a self-centered pride and “thankful pride”. When I say I’m a proud Dad, it is saturated with gratitude, because being a Dad is a huge blessing to me. I think sometimes being a Dad has taught me…
Read MoreBoast
This word is a bit repulsive to me, but if I’m not careful, I can boast with the best of them. Boast means to speak with exaggeration and excessive pride. (I would argue that speaking with any pride is spiritually unhealthy.) Boasting is usually drawing attention to me. It can also be called bragging. I…
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