THE HUMILITY OF A CHILD (PART 9)

 In this Quiet-time series, we shall study the various characteristics of humility exhibited by children. The Word of God encourages us to be “little ones” to inherit the kingdom of God; denoting humility and sincere obedience in our pursuit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and our relationship with our brethren.

 Scripture: Proverbs 13: 10

“Only by PRIDE cometh contention…..”

Proverbs 13: 10

1.      10. When you are humble as a child, you are not conscious of your living circumstances. When you lose this humility you become conscious of your circumstances.   

“Only by PRIDE cometh contention…..”

Proverbs 13: 10

When you are a child, you are not conscious of your living circumstances. You are not even aware of which country you live in.

.. pride leads people to live in certain places even though it is not good for them. Many people would have been happier living in a developing country but they choose to live as third-grade citizens in the Western world because it sounds better and nicer to be living on Martin Luther Boulevard, California than to live on a nameless dusty path in Sahum! When you are humble, you will not mind being anywhere once your heavenly father is there. When you are filled with pride, you will want to live in places because of the name of the place and the perceived wealth and prosperity in the town.

Many people cannot do the work of God because of the things they are conscious of. Through humility, you can go to the ends of the world and preach the Word of God. Through humility, everywhere will be good enough. But when the pride of life has filled you, you will differentiate between places in your heart. You will be unable to fulfill the great commission.

If you were humble you could sit on the floor, you could live anywhere and you could sleep anywhere. Because you have been led by the pride of life, you will miss the greatness, the crowns, and the glory that are meant for humble people.

 

Credits: Excerpts from

Formula for Humility 

Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

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