Reading: I Peter 5:5, Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
Humility is counter cultural. It is neither understood nor admired. Leaders usually view themselves as being there to be served. It is looked upon as degrading.
The elder President Bush praised Ronald Reagan’s humility in his eulogy at his funeral. In 1981, Reagan was recovering from a gunshot wound he received during the assassination attempt. Just days after the surgery that repaired his life threatening injuries, his aides discovered him on his hands and knees in his hospital room wiping water from the floor. Bush said of Reagan, “He worried that his nurse would get in trouble.”
That is a gracious act of humility, strength and character. How rarely we would imagine our president on his hands and knees cleaning up his own mess?
We appreciate humility in others but rarely want it for ourselves. Humility is not a result of having a poor self image. True humility comes from strength and inner security. Remember, the arrogant find themselves at odds with God, while the humble enjoy his blessings. Before ever considering to act in humility, you must first sacrifice your pride.
Men, in what areas do you struggle with humility?
How will you demonstrate humility today and sacrifice your pride?
REVIEW
How were you able to sacrifice your pride and demonstrate humility today?
How did this impact your day and how you respond in the areas in which you struggle with humility?
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