Teaching by Tag: Humility
Neglected But Essential: Obadiah
The book of Obadiah teaches us that God is in control of all things, and pride is the core of the human problem. The principle of sowing and reaping will follow us all our lives, but we can live confidently knowing that the kingdom of God is coming.
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Wisdom for Living, Part 9: Wisely Cultivating Relationships
In wisely cultivating relationships, choose to be around people who are wise, are committed to truth-telling, have a good reputation, are prudent, are humble, and use words well.
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A Blessed Life
Life is short. Eternity is long. Invest heavily in the latter.
Watch / ListenWisdom for Living, Part 1: Get Wisdom
Proverbs are instructions to obtain wisdom for making decisions that result in successful living.
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The Calling of a Joy-Filled Life
It is a spirit of confidence in the living God and in His promises that rises above the difficult circumstances of life.
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God Is Good, But Sometimes Life Isn’t
God is too good to be unkind to us and too wise to make any mistake in our lives. Thus, like Asaph the psalmist, we can resolve to trust the Lord to be our only satisfaction, our daily strength, and our eternal security.
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Parables, Part 4: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
In Jesus’ parable, the tax collector knows he needs to be rescued and delivered from this state of sinfulness, and he knows he is incapable of rescuing himself. His only hope is for God to be merciful and to rescue him. And that is exactly what God does.
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Colossians, Part 9: Be Wise and Be Humble
Humility is far more powerful than pride and can break down the barriers that pride sets up. When we are wise unto salvation and humble about sharing the gospel with others, they will likely be more receptive to hearing the truth of what the gospel is and what it isn’t.
Watch / ListenColossians, Part 6: Identity in Christ
A primary tactic of the enemy, our flesh, and the fallen world is to use shreds of truth to lead us to false solutions. Only Jesus Christ has the true right, power, and authority to bestow, form, and shape our identity.
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Joy from Jail: A Study in Philippians, Part 2
Pride leads to division and brings an end to fruitful dialogue. But humility allows God to breathe truth into our lives.
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The Need for Humility in a Time of Crisis
We will either humble ourselves before God, or He will humble us. If we are rooted and grounded in Christ, we find that in Him is all wisdom and all knowledge. When we acknowledge our brokenness, that is when wisdom flows.
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The Lost Art of Dialogue
What would it look like if we would all dialogue in humility, listening to other people and considering them more highly than ourselves? Unity is the fruit of corporate humility.
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The Bond of Peace: Seeking Unity Amidst Confusion
These are confusing and troubled days, as though we are all wandering around in a dark cave. In seeking the light, Christians should pursue grace, humility, dialogue, and identity with Christ.
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In the Beginning, Part 60: Forgiveness
Granting forgiveness is hard. Asking forgiveness is hard. Accepting forgiveness is hard. If you don’t think it’s hard, you probably aren’t doing it right.
Watch / ListenIn the Beginning, Part 23: Brokenness
We are all broken sexually, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically as a result of the fall. Our brokenness blinds us to our brokenness and tells us we are not as broken as others.
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