ODJ: humbled
May 18, 2011
God opposes the proud but favors the humble (v.6).
READ: James 4:1-10
Trish is a friend to many world leaders and celebrities. In the 10-plus years I’ve known her, however, I’ve never heard Trish boast about her associations with the rich and famous.
I once asked Trish if she was ever tempted to “name drop.” She replied, “I used to frequently mention the people I know but then I read that it was wrong to boast about anything but the Lord, so I quit.”
I admire how, on the spot, Trish adhered to 1 Corinthians 1:31, which says, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”
If you, like I, have struggled to obediently let go of areas of pride, then please join me in considering the following verses:
“I [Wisdom] hate pride and arrogance” (Prov. 8:13).
“Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom” (11:2).
“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise” (13:10).
“Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall” (16:18).
“I [God, the Holy One] live in the high and holy place with those whose spirits are contrite and humble. I restore the crushed spirit of the humble and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts” (Isaiah 57:15).
In her book Breaking Free, Bible teacher Beth Moore writes, “Often our society reviles biblical humility as a sign of sickening weakness. Nothing could be further from the truth. Being filled with pride is easy. It comes naturally. Humility takes a supply of supernatural strength that comes only to those who are strong enough to admit weakness.”
It is when we humble ourselves “under the mighty power of God” that He will lift us up “in honor” (1 Peter 5:6). —Roxanne Robbins
Humble yourself before the Lord by spending time on your knees in prayer. Why is humility vital in your relationship with God and others?
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Thank you, I am humbled by this post! I did just want to say however that their is a difference between being humble and being a ‘push-over’. Be humble but stand up for what is right!
Just my two cents
TJ