“What does Yahweh require of you?” ~Micah
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Tag Archives: Humility
“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” ~James
Greed and lust lead to violence. Just read today’s news headlines to see that is true. We don’t have something, …
Is pride a sign of spiritual immaturity?
When we become Christians, we are given all we need for spiritual maturity. Peter tells us that “[God’s] divine power …
“God, be merciful to me, a sinner!” ~A Tax Collector
I am sure those who had been with Jesus for a while had a hint of what was about to …
“Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb” ~Saints of God
Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed one. Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt, royally yet humbly, to the rejoicing of …
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” ~Apostle Peter
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
Do down-to-earth people stand firm?
Ah, now there we go. Down to earth people. We all seem to admire them. But is that said of …
Are we ready to take God seriously?
God’s plan for us is plain, clear and simple. God challenges us to love, do justice, be kind and be …
Does true exaltation come from God? What about self-exaltation?
Why it matters: Exaltation is the lifting up or raising on high of a person, in words or actions. The …
Should we be brave? Should we be strong? Should we give up? Should we expect God to get here soon?
Now here is some good news. God is going to take care of us. Our job is to love God. Our …
Why should we be agreeable, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, and humble?
Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central question. …
Where is God today? Is He around?
Why it is important: Some days it is just not clear where God is. He doesn’t seem to be anywhere …
How much time do I spend jockeying for position with others?
Jesus challenges us to stop being competitive. We are always comparing ourselves with others. It is a serious problem. It …
How do followers of Jesus handle our anxiety?
Our Father cares for us. He has great things in mind for us. He is doing it. He loves us …
Why shouldn’t we call attention to what we do?
Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …
Is humility easy?
Humility isn’t easy. Jesus challenges me to love and think of others first. That is it. Nothing else. Jesus knows …
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to be humble, gentle and meek. It is a requirement and not optional. Arrogance and all …
“Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.” ~Jesus
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
The secret to unity begins with how I view myself within the body of Jesus and how I view others. …
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich.” ~Apostle Paul
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …
“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.” ~Apostle Peter
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another.” ~Apostle Peter
I want grace in my life. I imagine you do as well. Peter gives us the key. The road to …
What does Jesus teach about humility?
When I come to the Messiah as someone who misses God’s goal (aka sinner), I must come in humility. I …
What is grace? Why is it important?
So what is grace? It is the gift of God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life. I …
“Don’t call attention to yourself; let others do that for you.” ~King Solomon
Jesus calls on me to be humble. God is God. God is great. I am not. I am a slave. …
“The goal is for all of them to become one heart and mind — just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, so they might be one heart and mind with us.” ~Jesus
God has a goal for all of us who are disciples of Jesus. Jesus wants us to live in unity. …
“Walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and meekness.” ~Apostle Paul
God has a goal for me. Jesus calls on me to be gentle and meek. I am to be humble. …
“Have an attitude of humility being neither arrogant nor self-righteous regard others as more important than yourselves.” ~Apostle Paul
God calls on me to respect others, placing them as more important than I am. Jesus is very clear about …
Exaltation – Will God exalt those who are humble?
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
“Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …
“I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in.” ~Jesus
I am concerned and worry about lots of things. One of them is how am I doing compared to others. …
Humility — Does God command it?
Does God command me to be humble? Yes, Absolutely. There is no doubt about it. The Bible describes humility …
Meekness — God’s Promises to the Meek is Good News
God’s promises to the meek is good news! Humility is the name of the game. Jesus challenges me to be …
“Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt.” ~Luke
Jesus told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: “Two men went up …
Who is going to set up the chairs for the Bible study?
Somebody has to set up the chairs. In God’s world, it is not about who gets credit and gets to …
“And be thankful.” ~Apostle Paul
What is important in being thankful? After a long list on how I ought to live, Paul adds “and be …
“Summing up: Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~Apostle Peter
My job is to be a blessing. Being agreeable is a key to blessing others. The ability to agree with …
“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
“And what does the LORD require of you?” ~Micah
Like a good parent, Our God knows how to keep it simple. Only 3 things on God’s list of “to …
“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus
I must not see myself as more important than others. That kind of pride will get me nowhere in God’s world. …
“If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face.” ~Jesus
“To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable” I …
“The stuck-up fall flat on their faces, but down-to-earth people stand firm.” ~~King Solomon
Ah, now there we go. Down to earth people. We all seem to admire them. But is that said of …
“Bless—that’s your job, to bless.” ~Apostle Peter
Well, this is a pretty simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When …
"Do you wish men to speak well of you? Then never speak well of yourself."–Blaise Pascal
Humility is key with God. It is not about us. It is all about God and what God wants. Jesus …
"Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose." ~~Bill Gates
Humility is a great thing. We can either be humble or we will be humbled. Success is a lousy teacher. …
“Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~~Apostle Peter
Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central …
"Regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it." ~~ Apostle Paul
God has chosen us for a new life. It is a life of love. It’s characteristics are: Compassion Kindness Humility …
Believe in a God that brings joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, and loveliness into our life
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …
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