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THE HUMBLE MAN
Humility is not thinking poorly of yourself. Humility is not thinking of yourself at all. Humility is the one grace that, as soon as
you declare you have it, you've lost it. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Savior, the King of Kings, was a humble man. "He was
a man of no reputation," it was said. Nothing about His appearance or manner suggested divinity. The apostle Paul wrote to the
Philippians that it would please him (and God as well) if the Philippians would become humble men and women, in imitation of
Jesus Himself.
Modern man is chiefly concerned with working his way up. Up the corporate ladder. Up the office
pecking order. Up the social register. Jesus worked his way down. Jesus started at the top. Paul said, "He existed in the form
of God." But He didn't cling to that position. "He did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped." Not only did He not cling
to His top spot, He emptied Himself. He cashed it in. Walked away from it all. We're stunned when we see people at the top
walk away, aren't we? But Jesus left it all and became not only human in form--He adopted the role of a servant. Do you see
it? He worked His way down. And finally, He died the death of a desperate, wicked criminal. Then God brought Him back to
life, and brought Him back home to glory. Jesus emptied Himself...and God exalted Him. Can you imagine the applause in
Heaven over Jesus' return? Humility is a key to true joy. Jesus didn't just say it...He proved it.
Memory Verse
MATTHEW 11:29
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall
find rest for your souls.
Read Through The Bible
1 Kings 1-2; Psalm 31