We read in Matthew 20:26-28 that we are to follow Christ’s example if we want to truly be great.
But even so, God calls us to follow in the footsteps of Christ and the humbleness that he displayed. If we could walk in humility every day of our lives, we wouldn’t need Christ. And if we were capable of living such a life, then we wouldn’t need saving. Living a perfectly humble life is impossible for us. You are probably asking, “How can anyone be held to such a standard?” And you are right for having that thought. And it’s not putting others first in one situation and exalting yourself in another. Being humble is a condition of your heart, and it extends from how we think to how we speak and act.Ĭonversely, being humble is not making a show of service to get noticed. It is a posture of lowering yourself and raising up others.īut being humble is about more than just service. A common definition of humble is not “thinking of yourself as better than other people” or” showing that you do not think of yourself as better than other people.” It is the antithesis of pride. Let’s start by defining what it means to be humble.
So, why even bother pursuing being humble? And to take it a step further, how can you express humility in your life and your prayers? The meaning of being humble It’s easier to serve our own needs and let others fend for themselves. When your perspective is “me” centered, humbleness often gets pushed aside in favor of selfishness or pride. That’s one of the reasons why it’s so hard to be humble. As humans, we quite literally see the world from our perspective and with ourselves at the center of the narrative. We are all the main characters in our own story.
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