Hebrews 12:1-3
3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober
judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have
different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.
Reflection
As we think about humility, we need to be careful that our humility is not a false humility. The term false humility means putting down our own gifts and talents in order to elicit compliment or honor from others. There are three attributes that stand as a test and benchmark for true humility.
1. Submitting to God.
2. Recognizing virtues and talents that others possess
(particularly those that surpass one's own) and giving
them the honor they deserve.
3. Recognizing the limits of our talents, ability, or
authority and not reaching for what is beyond our
grasp.
What do you think about these attributes? How can you live them out in your daily life?
