God speaks today Saturday | September 4, 2021
The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
(Psalm 147:6)Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
(Matthew 11:29) The virtue of humility
Humility is one of the most difficult challenges in leading a Christian life that pleases God. Humility allows us to acknowledge before God that we are sinners and can achieve nothing without Him. Christ is the paradigm of humility, and through His humility to the point of death on the cross, we have been saved and inherit a glorious future. Living humbly before God brings abundant grace to our life, and we should distance ourselves from all manifestations of pride and arrogance. Jesus left us a beautiful message to imitate Him with renewed faith and unconditional love.
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Cross Reference
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
(1 John 2:6)But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
(Philippians 2:7)Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.
(Jeremiah 6:16)For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
(John 13:15)Comments: