How to be Humble

Summary

The video script discusses the sin of pride and offers practical steps for Christians to combat it and grow in humility. It emphasizes the importance of viewing oneself, others, and ministry through God's perspective. The speaker suggests looking at oneself through God's eyes to recognize the source of strength, serving others as Jesus did to demonstrate humility, and viewing ministry as a race to be finished with dedication. The key takeaway is to shift focus from self to God, fostering humility and Godly confidence.

Takeaways

• 🙏 Pride is a sin that grows subtly and can go unnoticed if not actively addressed.
• 🧐 True humility comes from seeing ourselves through God's eyes, rather than focusing on our own strengths or weaknesses.
• 💪 Confidence in God is different from pride; it's rooted in recognizing that our abilities and strengths are gifts from God.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 To combat pride, we should strive to see and treat others as God does, with love and humility.
• 🛐 Jesus exemplified humility by serving others, even washing His disciples' feet, showing that we should serve others selflessly.
• 👣 Following Jesus' example of servitude helps us grow in humility and shift our focus away from ourselves.
• ⏳ Life is short, and our focus should be on fulfilling God's will and serving others, rather than dwelling on our own greatness.
• 📖 The Bible guides us in understanding the greatness of God and our place in His plan, helping us maintain humility.
• 🎯 Our ultimate goal is to finish the race of life by giving our best to God's kingdom and the people around us.
• 🤝 Serving in ministry or helping others is a practical way to fight pride and grow in humility.

Q & A

What is considered one of the most difficult sins to fight against according to the script?

Pride is considered one of the most difficult sins to fight against.

Why does pride grow without us realizing it?

Pride grows without us realizing it because it occurs in the mind and can be subtle, often going unnoticed until it has taken root.

What does the speaker suggest is the biblical definition of pride?

Biblically, pride is defined as having a mindset that elevates oneself to the point of looking down on or thinking less of others.

How does the speaker differentiate between pride and godly confidence?

Pride looks at what one has and smiles because they think they are better than others, while godly confidence looks at what one has and smiles because it recognizes the gifts from God and the ability to rely on God for more.

What does the speaker suggest as the first step to grow in humility and fight against pride?

The first step is to look at oneself through God's eyes, recognizing that our strengths and wisdom are gifts from God and pales in comparison to His.

What does the speaker propose as the second step to grow in humility?

The second step is to look at people through God's eyes, serving others as Jesus did, and treating them with love and humility.

What is the third step suggested by the speaker to grow in humility?

The third step is to look at ministry through God's eyes, understanding that our time is limited and we should give our all for the service of others and the kingdom of God.

How does the speaker describe the difference between pride and humility in terms of how they view achievements?

Pride views achievements as a reason to elevate oneself, while humility recognizes achievements as gifts from God and opportunities to serve others.

What is the main message of the script regarding the fight against pride?

The main message is to look away from oneself and others, directing attention to God, and to see oneself, others, and ministry the way God intends.

What does the speaker suggest as a practical way to serve others and fight pride?

The speaker suggests volunteering time to serve people, placing oneself beneath others, as Jesus did, to demonstrate humility and love.

How does the speaker relate the Apostle Paul's life to the fight against pride?

The speaker relates Paul's life by highlighting his dedication to the ministry and service of others, despite suffering, as an example of humility and fighting against pride.