Tag Archives: Humility

Parable of the unworthy servant

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

The attitude of true followers of Jesus. Continue reading →

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A great Word of advice

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

This will protect us from the dangerous and deceptive sin of… Continue reading →

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We are unworthy servants

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Jesus snaps the rhetorical trap by shifting to the perspective of the servant and what it means to be His servant. This is the attitude of the true followers of Jesus. Continue reading →

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God gives grace to the humble

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

If you know someone who has a habit of pointing out the sins of others… Continue reading →

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Humility is not an emotion

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The person who frequently feels humble is probably not very humble.

People often misread humility by associating it with quiet, less outgoing or passive personalities.

Humility is self-confidence that runs far deeper than the tenuous self-confidence of the person who believes in himself because others look up to him.

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A question that could change your life

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible that most of us try to present others with a view of ourselves that is far more flattering than the one God sees? Continue reading →

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Is it wrong to be proud?

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Isn’t it a good thing to take pride in your work or in some achievement of excellence? Should we encourage our children to be proud of themselves? Continue reading →

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People who want to feel important

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

“Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm, but the harm does not interest them … or they do not see it, or they … Continue reading →

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Remind the people

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Those who forget how God mercifully rescued them are less likely to respond with the kind of humility described in these verses. Continue reading →

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Answer the call with caution

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Consider the balance between answering the call to live out our identity and shifting our motivation in doing it. Continue reading →

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