This is the fourth in a series of talks given as part of the programme Building Better Relationships with God’s Love. A sermon on this theme is being preached at each of the churches in the Anglican Camberley Group. Today we look at the topic “Love is humble”. It tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) ”Love does not boast, it is not proud.” If you want to build authentic relationships, you’ve got to learn to be humble.
To be humble is a way of being, a series of actions rather than a feeling.
To be humble is not to be a wimp, or shy or bashful.
To be humble is to be secure, courageous, rather than feeble, insecure, cowardly.
HUMILITY: Not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking of others instead and acting in their best interest, instead of your own.
To be humble is something we can get better at, by practice and by opening ourselves to the grace of God.
What can we do?
1. Practice giving preference to others
“Honour one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 (NIV)
2. Practice learning from others.
‘If you reject criticism, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.‘ Proverbs 15:32 (NLT)
3. Practice admitting when wrong.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.’ Matthew 18:4 (NIV)
4. Practice surrendering your plans to God.
‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ James 4:6 (NIV)
‘Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.’ Matthew 11:29 (NIV)
‘He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.’ Micah 6:8 (NIV)
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