Humility

1 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 10-11; Philippians 2

“…but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others…And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by and became obedient to death – even death on a cross.”

Philippians 2:3, 4, 8

Jesus is our example of humility. He is our leader and the head of the body of Christ. Humility is an essential attitude for unity, the experience of being like-minded in spirit and purpose. If we pursue unity of spirit and purpose with others through negotiating away our differences or focusing on a common denominator, but ignore our heart-attitude of humility, we will not succeed. Humility is expressed in considering or valuing others above or better than ourselves. In humility, we look to and anticipate the interests of others. Humility is expressed in obedience and a willingness to die-to-self, take up our cross, and follow Jesus. This humility is radical, rare, and the basic definition of what it means to be a disciple of Christ.

Are we growing in humility?

What needs to change?

“Lord Jesus, your obedience unto death is my choice as well, for your glory.”