Humility

NEW WEEK TONIC, AUGUST 24

TOPIC: HUMILITY

INTRODUCTION:

This is the characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

Humility also means 'not placing yourself above your normal level and lowering yourself to the appropriate persons or authorities as a sign of respect.

HOW TO BE HUMBLE:

i. Don't feel more important than others: Don't ever look down on anybody or have the feeling that you are better than them, but let your orientation always be equality, even if that's not the case.

ii. Respect elders: It is believed in many parts of Africa that whoever wants to grow old in life must respect the elderlies. But generally, and as a matter of courtesy, it's proper to respect people of more advanced ages. This tells a lot about your moral values and responsibility.

iii. Respect people of authority: Positions and authorities have nothing to do with age, therefore in many cases, you may find people who are younger than you in higher positions, you are left with no option than to respect them. Giving them their due honour may even be a catalyst to your own progress.

iv. Respect other's opinion: Never think your friends, colleagues or co-workers are senseless, but listen to them as well and give them the proper ratings they deserve.

v. Reciprocate every respect and honour given to you: Whoever respects you, either young or old, make sure you return same. Remember that respect is reciprocal, and that's the norm in every well coordinated society.

SCRIPTURAL POINTERS:

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

CONCLUSION:

Flowing from the Scriptural pointers and explanations above, it's very glaring that humility is a key prerequisite to success, self development and societal growth. It must therefore be embraced by all as a way of advancing our moral standard and obedience to GOD.

Let's all shun pride, and make it a blessed week this week.

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