Placing one's life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ runs contrary to our fallen nature. Mankind sees 'self-reliance' as admirable and 'self-abasement' as a sign of weakness.
There is a solemn promise issued from God's throne ... Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. (Matthew 23:12)
Only those who are humble acknowledge their need of a Savior. Jesus implied this when He told the Pharisees ... For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners. (Matthew 9:13)
The narcissistic mindset of this current generation is in direct opposition to the Lord's instruction ... Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. (1 Peter 5:5)
Understand that humility is not simply a passive virtue. It is rooted in 'selfless action' ... Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others. (Philippians 2:3-4)
When we humbly stand in the shade and cast light on the Lord, the Gospel of Jesus Christ will move the heart of a lost soul. John the Baptist knew this ... He must increase, but I must decrease. (John 3:30)
In the end, the Lord will elevate those who have hearts of humility ... Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. (1 Peter 5:6)
To an egocentric moralist, 'humility' is an unacceptable human flaw. But to God, it is a badge of honor.
Walk therein.
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