Summary

Guest speaker Jed Griggs from Mapes Baptist Church discusses Christ's humility as a model for believers.

Insights

✨ Humility is not weakness but strength in submission to God's will and serving others.
📖 Christ's humility teaches us to prioritize others' needs above our own, reflecting God's love.
✝️ True humility involves recognizing our dependence on God and acknowledging His sovereignty.
🤝 Pride hinders relationships, while humility fosters unity, empathy, and compassion among believers.
✨ Emulating Christ's humility requires selflessness, sacrificial love, and a servant-hearted attitude.
📖 Humility enables us to learn from others, accept correction, and grow in spiritual maturity.
✝️ Christ's humility challenges societal norms by valuing the marginalized and embracing humility over status.
🤝 Pride leads to downfall, but humility leads to exaltation and favor from God.
✨ Genuine humility involves a proper view of oneself in light of God's grace and mercy.
📖 Humility allows us to see beyond ourselves, empathize with others, and serve with compassion.

"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." - C.S. Lewis

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less." - Rick Warren

"Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life." - Proverbs 22:4

"Humility is the mother of all virtues; purity, charity, and obedience. It is in being humble that our love becomes real."

"Humility is the key to success. The most successful people are the most humble." - John Wooden

"Humility is not denying your strengths; it's being honest about your weaknesses." - Rick Warren

Embrace Christ-like humility by prioritizing others, serving with love, and acknowledging God's sovereignty.

✨ Practice humility daily through acts of service, listening to others, and acknowledging God's grace.

📖 How does Christ's humility challenge societal norms regarding status and power?
✝️ What role does humility play in fostering unity and empathy within the church community?
📖 Explore Proverbs 22:4 in-depth to understand the relationship between humility, honor, and life.