We Are Not Cosmic Accidents

Summary

In this video, Bellamy Schmitz explores the concept of humility as a virtue, contrasting it with the modern misunderstanding of self-contempt. He explains that true humility is acknowledging one's strengths and weaknesses truthfully, and it is rooted in the Christian belief of being made in God's image. Schmitz argues that our dignity comes not from our accomplishments but from our divine identity, which cannot be taken away. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's role in our lives to achieve genuine humility and avoid self-centeredness.

Takeaways

• 😇 Humility was not considered a virtue until the time of Jesus, who transformed it into a virtue through his life and teachings.
• 🙏 The ancient world had a concept of humility, but Christ elevated it to a new level, as described in St. Paul's letter to the Philippians.
• 🤔 Modern misunderstandings of humility often equate it with self-contempt, whereas true humility is about living in the truth of one's strengths and weaknesses.
• 🌟 True humility involves acknowledging one's weaknesses and successes, leading to a truthful self-assessment.
• 💡 Humility is linked to truthfulness; the more humble a person is, the more accurately they assess their abilities and character.
• 🕊️ Our dignity and goodness come from being made in the image of God, not from our accomplishments or failures.
• 🌱 The source of our goodness is not earned or lost through our actions, but is inherent in our identity as children of God.
• 🎭 The song 'This is Me' from 'The Greatest Showman' is used as an example to question where our sense of glory and worth comes from without God.
• 🌌 Humility is not about self-deprecation but about recognizing that we are not the center of the universe; it involves thinking of oneself less.
• 🔍 An overestimation of our own importance and an over preoccupation with ourselves can hinder true humility, which involves recognizing God and others as more significant.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the video script?

The main theme of the video script is the concept of humility as a virtue, its misinterpretation in modern society, and how it is rooted in the Christian belief of being made in the image and likeness of God.

Why was humility not considered a virtue until Jesus' time according to the script?

Humility was not considered a virtue until Jesus' time because Jesus, as the Son of God, elevated humility by his actions and teachings, setting an example of selflessness and service.

What is the difference between humility and self-contempt as described in the script?

Humility is the willingness to acknowledge and live the truth of oneself, including both strengths and weaknesses, while self-contempt is thinking less of oneself than one actually is, which is a vice and not living in truth.

How does the script explain the importance of understanding the true definition of humility?

The script explains that understanding the true definition of humility is important because it allows for an accurate self-assessment and a truthful living, which is essential for personal growth and spiritual development.

What does the script suggest as the source of our dignity and goodness?

The script suggests that our dignity and goodness come from being made in the image and likeness of God, and not from our accomplishments or abilities.

Why does the script argue that our goodness cannot be taken away by others?

Our goodness cannot be taken away by others because it is not earned by anything we do but is inherent in our identity as beings created in God's image.

What is the role of humility in recognizing our true identity according to the script?

Humility plays a crucial role in recognizing our true identity by acknowledging our strengths and weaknesses truthfully, without overestimating or underestimating ourselves, and understanding that our worth comes from God.

How does the script relate the song 'This is Me' from 'The Greatest Showman' to the concept of humility?

The script relates the song 'This is Me' to humility by questioning where the glory and worth mentioned in the song come from. It argues that without God, the concepts of personal glory and worthiness of love are unfounded.

What are the two main reasons for the crisis in humility as mentioned in the script?

The two main reasons for the crisis in humility mentioned in the script are an overestimation of ourselves and an over preoccupation with ourselves, leading to a distorted view of our importance and abilities.

What does the script suggest as the remedy for an overestimation of ourselves?

The script suggests that the remedy for an overestimation of ourselves is to practice humility by recognizing that there is a God who is greater than us and that we should not put ourselves at the center of everything.

How does the script define true humility?

True humility, as defined in the script, is not thinking less of oneself but thinking of oneself less, recognizing the existence of a greater power (God), and understanding that our worth is not dependent on our achievements or the opinions of others.