Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Followup: Humility II (part II)

September 11th, 2011
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What’s in store for the humble person?

1. Grace
2. “Lifted up” – growing and being blessed
3. Relief because his burdens and anxieties will be carried by God
4. Better relationships (God opposes the proud, so do other people)

When is it the hardest for you to be humble? Why?
Who is it hardest for you to be humble towards? Why?
Are you willing to change these things so you can please God? How can I help?

Isaiah 66:2 - God is excited about the humble person.

How to be humble when you sin:

1. Accept full responsibility (don’t blame others for your actions)
2. Make no excuses (don’t be defensive)
3. Apologize humbly and go on your way rejoicing.

What to do when others sin against you:

1. Tell them in a respectful way (don’t give in to faithlessness or fear)
2. Focus on your love for them and not on what they have done to you.
3. Forgive them (like Jesus did you) and move on being better friends.

Humility is a characteristic of a true follower of Jesus
To clothe yourself with Christ is to clothe yourself with humility.
Key Phrase: God is excited about the humble person