Humility is, in some ways, a complicated concept. Like a crystal, there are several different angles and faces to it. Unfortunately, the complexity of humility has been muddled by misconceptions.
Humility is not shyness. It’s not the inability to receive a compliment. Neither is humility thinking of yourself as nothing or considering yourself worthless.
So what is humility? Boiled down, humility is a choice, and it’s one that anyone can make. Humility compels you to lower yourself so others can go higher. With that base, it’s important to note that there are various facets to humility, such as honesty, vulnerability, and clarity. The strongest aspect of humility, however, is selflessness.
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, 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. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in the very nature of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross …” (Philippians 2:3-8, NIV)
Humility is not thinking little of yourself; it is, however, thinking greater of others.
Jesus exemplified this when He forsook His place in heaven to become a servant for all mankind.
He cared more for humanity than He did for His position. He made Himself nothing, that we might have everything. Jesus’ humility led Him in obedience, even to the cross.
Take a second and think of the power that comes from selfless humility. Jesus’ sacrifice resulted in your salvation! That would not have happened without humility.
It was the humility of God’s heart that said, “I’m willing to pay whatever it takes if it means My people can be set free.” You are a living, breathing product of the greatest humility the world has ever seen.
If you want to do something great, go low. Serve your family, your friends, and your coworkers. Humble yourself in selflessness toward them, and see what happens. There’s no limit to what two humble hearts can do. When you join your humble heart to Jesus’, nothing is impossible.
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