There is no room for God in him who is full of himself. Most of us wouldn’t mind
to be little humbler, but oh, how we hate to be humble.
That
hurts our pride, but that kind of pain is good for us if we can welcome it and
let it accomplish its purpose. Remember the mantra of Olympians: No pain, no
gain. Let's ponder on the following ways to make us a humbler person:
1. Look for the best in people. Everyone has had some experience you
haven't and is superior to you in that respect. Albert Einstein, who is largely
regarded as one of the greatest minds ever, said, "I have never met a man so
ignorant that I couldn't learn something from him."
2.
Give sincere compliments. It's hard to look down on others while telling
them what you admire about them. The more you put positive thoughts about others
into words, the more good you'll see in them and the less likely you will
fall into the egotism trap.
3. Be quick to admit your mistakes.
It's been said that the hardest words to
say in any language are "I was wrong." Those who refuse to do so out of pride,
are likely to keep making the same mistakes and alienate people in the process.
4. Be the first to apologize for an argument. If "I was wrong" are the
hardest words to say, "I'm sorry" have to be the next hardest. It will kill your
pride, as well as the argument—two evil birds with one small stone of humility.
5.Admits your limitations and needs.
It's human nature to want to
appear strong and self-sufficient, out of pride, but that usually only makes
things harder. Humble yourself and ask for and accept the help of others, and
you'll come out miles ahead.
6.
Serve others. Volunteer to help
the elderly, the infirm, or children, or
do some other form of community
services. You'll gain more than you give, both in humility and loving thanks.
7. Learn something new - new skills, language, sports or hobby. Starting from scratch is nearly always humbling, but the rewards
are manifold: You'll come out of the experience a little more humble; your
example of "doing the humble thing" will encourage others and, contrary to what
your pride tells you, win their
admiration and
respect.
8.
Give God the credit for anything good about you and anything that He helps you.
"Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory
in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches. But let him that glories
glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the
Lord!" (Jeremiah 9:23-24).
When we humble ourselves, it does not mean that we think of ourselves less than
of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of our own gifts. It
simply means freedom from
thinking about yourselves at all.
By Tim Pedrosa
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Listen to advice and accept
instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans
in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:20 and
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