Humility

I have heard humility best described by Chick Yuill of the Salvation Army as ‘rejoicing in my brother or sister’s gift as if it were my own.’ Humility is at the other end of the spectrum from arrogance and showiness. Humility does things for pure motives, serving others without desire or expectation of reward or recognition.

When the truly humble person receives praise they are quick to deflect it, either on to others, or in the case of the Christian, to God. A humble person recognises that every good thing they do or achieve is done in the strength of God and for his glory. Humility serves.

In every church up and down the land there is a lack of servants. A faithful band of servants do most of the work most of the time. But that cannot be right. Servant hood is not just for the chosen few. It’s not an optional extra for just a few Christians. Servant hood should be the Christian’s way of life.

A Christian’s love for his or her fellow Christians will be the most transparent thing to onlookers. When you serve one another, you advertise what God is like. (John 13:35 “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.")