The Lord wants humility to be the spiritual attire that adorns our character. "Be clothed with humility." This is crucial, since "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." We cannot live by grace unless we are willing to walk in humility. Any other approach is some form of pride, which always meets God's resistance. These are absolutes that every person must face. "Whoever exalts himself will be abased, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." The Scriptures describe numerous individuals who demonstrate these truths.
How do you expect Jesus to show up in your life? Are you looking for Him with expectation? Step out of the boat and get your shoes a little wet!
Do whatever it takes to keep your gaze on Jesus. Memorize Scripture. Sing hymns. Read biographies of great people. Ponder the testimonies of faithful Christians. Walk to the sound of His voice. Make the deliberate decision to set your hope on Him.
The more you know of the Lord, the more you will see that you still need to change. There isn’t some spiritual plateau where we finally will be above it all. It isn’t going to happen in this life.
The more you grow, the more you will realize that you need to grow more. The more you learn, the more you will realize that you need to learn more. But it’s a great pursuit.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” —Philippians 4:8
“I believe the single most significant decision I can make on a day-to-day basis is my choice of attitude.” —Charles Swindoll
"The best way to fight against sin is to fight upon our knees."
-Philip Henry.
Take heed of that which will hinder growth
"The measure of our love is the measure of our willingness to be inconvenienced." ~
Elisabeth Elliot
This world is all the hell that ever a true Christian is to endure, and it is all the heaven that unbelievers shall ever enjoy. —Jonathan Edwards
Through Christ, come to God the Father, from whom you have departed by sin.
—Jonathan Edwards
Lord, I surrender. I am completely overcome by your love.
Richard Baxter
God’s sovereign searching of our hearts, and then His call to leadership, is awesome to behold. And they make a person very humble.
Sanders
Let the righteousness of the Righteous One be your daily covering. -
Horatius Bonar
“We cannot be thankful to God until we know that he loves us in Christ.” —
Richard Sibbes on Romans 8:37-39.
"This Word-centered focus in the pulpit is the defining mark of all true expositors."
—Steven J. Lawson
"'Man, know yourself,' is a wise aphorism, yet to know our God is truer wisdom."
— Charles Spurgeon
“Now is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won’t last forever. We must take it or leave it.” - C.S. Lewis
“We're not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” —C.S. Lewis
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