Posts with the tag “pride”

The Way Up Is Down: Humility Precedes GloryGod has highly exalted Jesus because He went to the lowest place. In God’s kingdom, the way up is always down—when we humble ourselves, God lifts us up. Ever...  Read More

The Cross: Choosing Humility Over ResentmentJesus was not humbled by others—He humbled Himself. He became obedient to death, even death on a cross, embracing suffering and shame out of love for us. Th...  Read More

Greatness Measured by the Towel, Not the ThroneIn a world that celebrates self-importance and despises servanthood, Jesus redefined greatness. He took the form of a servant, washing feet, embracing ob...  Read More

Christ’s Descent: The Strength of Self-EmptyingThe humility of Jesus is beyond our comprehension. Though He was fully God, He chose to lay aside His rights and privileges, stepping down from heaven’s ...  Read More

Pride Begins in the Heart, Not the HeadlinesPride is not just a problem we see in the world around us; it is a deep-rooted condition within every human heart. From the very beginning, humanity has bee...  Read More

Choosing the Path of Hidden GreatnessThe world celebrates self-promotion and personal achievement, but the way of Jesus is radically different. Humility is not weakness or passivity; it is the strengt...  Read More

Humility Builds a Strong and Unified ChurchTrue unity in the church is not found in everyone thinking or acting the same, but in each person choosing humility. Pride is subtle and can quietly unravel ...  Read More