Humility

Definition- Humility~ the quality or state of being humble.

That's the dictionary definition in the Webster's New Dictionary of the English language. But what is humility, in God's eyes?
God says: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself; Do not merely look out for your own interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although, He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God to be a thing to be grasped, But emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant and being made in the likeness of men. (Philippians 2:3-7)
Originally I was going to only quote the third verse, but Paul explains it so amazingly well and thoroughly that I just had to keep going. What we need to realize is that Paul is talking to people like us! Christians, like us! And we need to apply these God given instructions to our own lives and attitudes. Simply stated, we need to squash the ego and trash the pride. Because this isn't just a suggestion, its God almighty's demanding that we "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;" (Quoting from V. 3) What does this accomplish? For just a few; further the Christian cause and ultimately God's great plans and his desire for us to grow in his word and teachings (besides that you will be glorifying God by obeying him). And thus allow the potter to form our lives like soft clay. Give into God today! And let him take control, as you follow the commands that He has plainly given us in his own book.

Till next post.
Your faithful typer,
Yokanchi (Billy)

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"Sometimes we think we are too busy to pray. That is a great mistake, for praying is a saving of time." - Charles Spurgeon
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