Here are a few more differences between pride and humbleness that I thought were good reminders:
Proud people
Feel confident in how much they know
Are self-conscience
Keep others at arms length
are unapproachable or defensive when criticized
find it difficult to share their spiritual needs with others
Want to be sure that noone finds out when they have sinned
Are concerned about the consequences of their sin
Don’t think they need revival but are sure everyone else does
Humble people
Are humbled by how very much they have to learn
Are not concerned with self at all
Are willing to risk getting close to others and to take risks of loving intimately
Receive criticism with a humble, open spirit
Are willing to be open and transparent with others as God directs
Once broken, don’t care who knows or finds out (their sin) ; are willing to be exposed because they have nothing to lose
Are grieved over the cause, the root of their sin
Continually sense their need for a fresh encounter with God and for a fresh filling of His Holy Spirit
“We should not wait for God to humble us. God says we must humble ourselves. When we do , God is always there with open arms of grace and love. “
1 comment:
This is something that my wife and I have been focusing on with our children lately. It is definatley something that should be focused on early.
Bless you.
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