I have just self-published my first novel. It's very exciting and I've had some great feedback so far. I received a five star review on the weekend and I floated around for the rest of the day. It got me thinking though... it would be SO easy to get a swelled head. I want to avoid that feeling at all costs.
So what is humility?
The dictionary says, "A modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness."
The bible says, "Pride first, then the crash, but humility is precursor to honor." Proverbs 18:12
It also says, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves," Philippians 2:3
I want to be humble in this endeavour. I want God to keep me in check. As I submit this to him then I will succeed without thinking of myself as better than anybody else.
Is there any area of your life where you struggle with humility?
That verse is really challenging. '...in humility value others above yourselves...' I don't believe I do that with everyone. In my heart of hearts I'm pretty sure I put myself above some types of people :-( it's suddenly something I'm very un-proud of. Something to work on with God's help!!
ReplyDeleteI know I totally do that myself. It's definitely something to be aware of.
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