Do not put yourself forward in the king’s presence or stand in the place of the great; for it is better to be told, ‘Come up here’, than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.” Proverbs 25:6-7
Proverbs 25:6-7
The book of Proverbs was one of the three books of Hebrew scripture that have been classified as Wisdom Literature. Its content varies but generally it includes a variety of pithy sayings and observations gleaned from various sources that give a practical guide to everyday living. Jesus often used this style of teaching during his Galilean ministry. In fact, these two verses found their way into his parable about guests vying for places of honor at a wedding banquet. He never wanted his disciples to forget that humility is one of the essential elements of faithful living. This proverb was his reminder that humiliation quickly follows our efforts at self-exultation. If we’re really interested in bringing the gospel to life for searchers, there is probably nothing more important than having a humble attitude both in our speech and in our behavior. Our culture has had enough pompous braggarts preening before the cameras and flaunting their exploits on social media. Admittedly, humility isn’t very marketable, and the truly humble often goes unnoticed, but in the relationships that count, humility always wins the day.
Thought for the Day: What does humiliation feel like?
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