As Christians, we never talked about humility. Perhaps, because it’s not cool, or maybe because the world sees humility as a sign of weakness. Everybody wants the next person to see him or her as having a strong or exaggerated sense of power. Anything less is unacceptable to the world.
But Christians cannot live their lives according to the world’s standard. Of course, we are not going to ignore its laws, but our morals and principles should be God-centered. Frankly, Jesus demands Humility from His followers. It is an essential characteristic of the authentic Christian.
So, one day, while hanging out with friends, Jesus’ disciples came to Him, and asked: ““Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become like little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, (Matthew 18:1-4).
No one can enter the kingdom of heaven without having and displaying humility here on earth. So, if you lack humility, start practicing. There is no place for the proud in heaven. James 4:6 says: “The Lord opposes the proud and gives mercy to the humble.”
I love this passage for it says pride must be left at heavens gate.
Its a bitter pill to swollow especially when we are rather proud of our store of knowledge or our qualifications.
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You are exactly right, my friend. However, I think the context is different. Of course, we should be proud of our achievements. But we should not use it to belittle other people.
Thanks so much for stopping. Keep the faith. God bless.
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Thank you Jesus, that I am not lacking in this area. I boast in the Lord, not self. Great blessing brother.
Peace
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Hallelujah! Thanks a million for stopping, Shelia. I already know that you do not lack humility. Unfortunately, many of our Christian brothers and sisters do. I think Jesus sensed His disciples lacked humility when He used a little child to demonstrate the importance of humility.
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