Humility
Introduction
We are prone to pride
God uses circumstances to humble us – examples
He reminds us we are weak and dependent on Him
God gives grace to the humble
God may humble us in His presence, in prayer, around the Lord’s table
Examining our own hearts
At these times we are most humbled
Christ is exalted and we are lifted up with Him
There is consolation in Christ, comfort in God’s love, fellowship in the Spirit
Have the same love, of one accord, of one mind
Accept one another in love and submit to one another
Do nothing in selfish ambition
Esteem others better than yourself
Look out for others, out them before yourself
Unity comes through humility
How are we humbled?
v4-11
Be like Christ
He made Himself of no reputation
He was willing to be the servant of servants
He told people to be quiet about His miracles
He became a man – though He is Almighty God
He gave and gave
He humbled Himself
He obeyed His Father’s will
He voluntarily went to the cross
God was pleased with His Son, He raised Him from the dead to His right hand
He identified with us in His baptism
He was willing to be ridiculed and rejected
Compare the ways of the world
Example of tennis stars
Example of Christian humility
Isa 66:2b
We need a true knowledge of ourselves
Example of Isaiah – in God’s presence
Example of Peter – in Christ’s presence
Do not consider yourself more highly than you ought
Example of disciples
Pride goes before a fall – we must all take heed lest we fall
Example of Abraham and Lot
Respond aright when you face criticism
Example of Moses and David
Listening to what is right
Spending time in God’s presence
Keeping our eyes on Jesus (not on ourselves)
Behold Him
May God help us to be humble