Posts Tagged ‘humility’
No Worries
I love those two words. I try to use them pretty often so that they disarm people who might otherwise think I’m frustrated or upset. I really want those two words to be a deep part of who I am. I want to choose NOT to worry about anything, but to trust God with everything! …
Read MoreHumility
This is not always considered a beautiful word. Humility is defined as “a modest or low view of ones own importance”. Humility is good word if it’s self-imposed. If someone else humbles us, it tends to sting a bit. Paul issues a challenge to the church in Philippi to be humble like Jesus. Check this…
Read MoreHumble Pie
I have had my taste of “humble pie” over the years. You know that piece of pie that reminds you that “you’re not all that”. The taste of it is a bit shocking at first, but then it really is not so bad. After tasting humble pie, something happens to my perspective. I can really…
Read MoreThe Greatest
I remember as a kid hearing Muhammad Ali claim that he was the greatest. He certainly did not lack in self-confidence. He was an extraordinary heavy weight boxer who became quite successful psyching his opponent out before the fight ever began. He may have been the original inventor of “smack talk”. He was also a…
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Humility is a skill to be learned not necessarily a gift or talent that I’ve been born with. It’s important for me to learn humility. I’ve always remembered the scripture that says “Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up.” (James 4:10) I like how it’s worded in the…
Read MoreDestructive Pride
Pride is not always a bad thing. It’s totally appropriate to take pride in our achievements or the achievements of others. Pride goes astray when I develop an excessively high opinion of my self or my own importance. Pride has destroyed many good people over the years. Pride destroys companies and countries. Pride destroys relationships…
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