Luke 14:11
"For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased;
and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
Jesus used a parable of a wedding to teach humility. In the parable, as the guest of the wedding were filing in, they contended for superiority for the best seats. The seat to the host's immediate left was secondary, and the positions then alternated in order of importance. The place of honor is assigned to an individual because of the host's evaluation of their character; or these days its who ever is the host best and richest friends; Really hasn't change much as it?
Now Jesus turned to His host with whom He ate bread with on the sabbath, suggesting that his guest list should not only include friends, relatives, and neighbors, but also the poor, the maimed, the lame, and the blind. Even though the last group of people mention here will not be able to return the favor, the Lord will bless the host in the resurrection of the just. "And thou shalt be blessed for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just." (Luke 14:14).
My Friends, Humility has always been one of the characteristics of great men. How can we retain our humility? We can retain it by realizing the facts. However much we know, we still know very little compared to the knowledge available to us. However much we have achieved, we still have achieved very little in the end. However important we may believe ourselves to be, when death removes us or when we retire from our position, life and work will go on just the same. And if we set our lives beside the life of the Lord, if we see our unworthiness in comparison with the radiance of his stainless purity, pride will die and self-satisfaction will be shriveled up. Then Humility steps in.
Amen!
Reading: Luke 14:7-14
Ref: HG SB
My Friends, Humility has always been one of the characteristics of great men. How can we retain our humility? We can retain it by realizing the facts. However much we know, we still know very little compared to the knowledge available to us. However much we have achieved, we still have achieved very little in the end. However important we may believe ourselves to be, when death removes us or when we retire from our position, life and work will go on just the same. And if we set our lives beside the life of the Lord, if we see our unworthiness in comparison with the radiance of his stainless purity, pride will die and self-satisfaction will be shriveled up. Then Humility steps in.
Amen!
Reading: Luke 14:7-14
Ref: HG SB
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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