Humility, Not Hubris

Humility is modest and respectful; hubris is proud and arrogant. Humility practices an egoless attitude; hubris exhibits an egocentric persona. Humility has a proper perspective of its capabilities; hubris is overconfident. Humility depends on God and others; hubris thinks it is self-contained. Humility is an aspiring virtue; hubris is a venomous vice.

We cultivate humility in our hearts when we remember how far the Lord has brought us by his grace. We are sinners saved by God’s grace, kept by God’s grace, and empowered to live the Christian life by God’s grace. Our humble living sacrifice to Christ is all of grace or none at all. We must not forget where we came from, or we may lose our fiery faith. Your humility is heaven’s leverage in others’ lives. If you are struggling to be humble, remember how small we all are compared to God. He is the Master, the one who created us, and he was still willing to humble himself to die for us. Be like Christ and humble yourself before God and before others.

Action Step: How is hubris keeping you from fulfilling God’s calling on your life? Identify an area in your life where you struggle to be humble. Submit this to the Lord in prayer.

Lord, I confess that I am a saint who still struggles with sin and who needs your grace. Your mercy knows no bounds. Thank you for your forgiveness and redemption. Help me to live in humility and to rely on your strength to overcome sin and walk in righteousness. Amen.