Matt 5:
· Only when I have nothing to offer, do I gain everything
· It is only when I am broken, that we can be restored and made valuable
· Only when I mourn, that I am embraced and comforted
· Only when humble ...? missed corollary
Donald Trump – claims humility
Humility..............not low self esteem
Matt 5:5 God blesses those who are humble - will inherit the earth. (will universe in Millenium Kingdom)
Parable of Pharisee and tax Collector: Luke 18
Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted
Matt 12.34
PRIDE: Pharisee; -You aren’t going to speak to me like that: I’m not going to apologise to anyone......But: Its not fair: Did you hear about – or – what is the latest with x?: I just want you to know ....; never grateful: make sure what you do is seen (Performance)
Tax Collector: Humble yourself: Ps 15.27 You rescue the humble, but humiliate the proud: Prov 3.34 The Lord mocks the mockers, but is gracious to the humble.: Isa 66.2 I will bless those who are humble and have contrite hearts, those who tremble at My Word.
Phil 2: 6-7 To voluntarily humble yourself is to:
· Surrender your will
· Not Demand your Rights
· Let someone else go first
· Serve behind the scenes
· Say nothing when someone-else gets credit for what you did
· Fast and Pray in secret
· Willingly, voluntarily confess sin
· Treat others better than yourself, regardless of their social status
· Ask for Help
Mother Teresa’s List:
· Speak as little as possible of yourself
· To mind your own business
· Not to want to manage other peoples affairs
· To avoid curiosity
· To pass over others mistakes
· To accept insults and injuries
· To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked
· To be kind and gentle even under provocation
· Never to stand on one’s dignity
· To choose always the hardest.
Puritans Prayer
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