Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ! I thank God once again for giving us yet another day to be able to share the Word of God. I want to share the subject of humility from a Biblical perspective. The title of my message is: " TRUE MEANING OF HUMILITY FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ".
I want to quickly mention that many people have the wrong idea about God, the Bible and humility, or being humble.
They think being humble means groveling in front of others or thinking they are no good and others are better.
The scripture in Philippians 2:3 says, " Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves."
Those who think they are not good and others are better like I mentioned earlier, is not what the Bible says.
God says when you are humble, you are free from pride and arrogance.
You know that in your flesh you are inadequate, yet you also know who you are in Christ.
You don't need to defend yourself when you understand what the Bible says about humility, for you know who you are in Christ.
You can be a peacemaker without needing to fight for your rights.
You can walk humbly in the power of the Holy Spirit, not in your own strength.
Godly humility is being comfortable with who you are in the Lord and therefore putting others first.
The picture of humility in the Bible is one of a strong person who loves others, not someone who is wimp. Humility is about removing a selfish spirit in you, and replacing it with the love and consideration for others first. ( John 13:34-35)
Humility is also recognizing that you need God's help, knowing you can't truly succeed in your own strength.
It is thanking God for your talents and gifts, and giving him credit for your accomplishments. ( Psalm 115:1).
It is being comfortable with who you are in Christ and seeking to build others up, not yourself.
It is gratefully walking in God's grace, love, and forgiveness.
In the Bible, Jesus gives us a good example of humility in action. Although he was the son of God, he was gentle and humble - and he was strong. " I am gentle and humble in heart. " ( Matthew 11:29).
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death- even death on the cross! " ( Philippians 2:5-8).
Remember, humility is not being weak or passive.
You can still defuse arguments when you are humble.
You don't need to stand up for yourself in an angry manner.
And you don't have to win every argument. The Bible says, " A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. ( Proverbs 15:1).
You can handle unfair treatment peacefully when you are humble.
You can respond to unfair treatment, without becoming bitter.
Godly humility means you do not feel a need for vengeance or revenge. ( Romans 12:14-17). " Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, browling and slander, along with every form of malice.
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ( Ephesians 4:31-32).
You can ask for forgiveness when you are humble, even when someone has hurt you. ( Matthew 5:23-24).
Bible- based humility does not mean being unaware of your gifts or calling. " Although I am less than the least of all of God's people, this grace was given to me: to preach to the gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ".( Ephesians 3:8). " I am not in the least inferior to the " super - apostles," even though I am nothing," ( 2 Corinthians 12:11).
Finally let me say you will usually be more successful when you practice what the Bible says about God and humility, than if you are pushy or arrogant.
Humility earns you influence and honour. ( Proverbs 22:4)
May I therefore encourage all of us to endeavour to practice the God- kind of humility in our Christian journey. ( James 4:10).
When you understand the meaning of humility in the Bible and put it into practice, you are a winner -even if you do not " win."
May God richly bless you all!
Evangelist Fanuel Masikati
Email:Divinerevelations7@gmail.com
Cell:26329778495363
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