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Tag Archives: Humility
We are unworthy servants
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
God gives grace to the humble
If you know someone who has a habit of pointing out the sins of others… Continue reading
Humility is not an emotion
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.
Posted in Humility, Kingdom, Poor in spirit, Salvation, Seeking God, Walking with God
Tagged Humble, Humility, Kingdom of Jesus, Poor in spirit, proud people, Servant, True salvation
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A question that could change your life
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
Posted in Change, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Humility, Pharisees, Pride, Religion, Religion-not the answer, Walking with God, Wisdom
Tagged Humility, Pride
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Is it wrong to be proud?
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
Posted in Attitude, Humility, Poor in spirit, Pride, Proud
Tagged Christ, Humble, Humility, Pride
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People who want to feel important
“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
Posted in Leadership, Life of a pastor, Narcissism, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Servanthood
Tagged Arrogance, Humility, Pride, Self Love
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Answer the call with caution
Consider the balance between answering the call to live out our identity and shifting our motivation in doing it. Continue reading
Posted in Call to ministry, Calling, Church Leadership, Culture, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Honor, Humility, Jesus Christ, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors, Pride, Qualifications for leadership, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Servanthood
Tagged Humility, Leaders, Pride, public service, what is humility
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