POWER OF HUMILITY

                         

          " Humble yourselves before the Lord and  he will lift you up"( James 4:10)

The most important consideration for leading a life that has enduring values and true meaning is to live without arrogance or pride. The fundamental law for all salvation is humility. A humble attitude is necessary to show courtesy to others. The arrogant, the proud and the high-minded and those who are wise in their own eyes have God as their opponent. Humility is knowing that you need God's help.

The grace you receive depends on humility you possess. We humans are not humble always. They transgress in what they say and don't even ask forgiveness. Things just won't open up for you, if you are not humble. Jesus is the best example for humility in action. Although  he was son of God , he was gentle and humble. 

When you are humble you acknowledge the truth about yourself instead of judging and criticizing others. “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God!"(1 Peter 5:6). You don’t need to stand up for yourself in an angry manner. And you don’t have to win every argument. A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1). Unfair treatment can be handled peacefully when you are humble. When you are humble, you can respond to and learn from criticism without becoming defensive.

Scripture reminds us  that "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience."( Colossians 3:12). God declares about the  gift to his children who are humble in the verse 2 Chron 7:14: “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”