Humility Should Rule
Do not be conceited.
Romans 12:16, niv
Conceited, self–serving Christians are a serious contradiction. If we would follow Christ we must be submissive to God’s will as contained in His Word. Any confidence you have in yourself, your own wisdom, or your natural talents must be subordinated to the Lord’s commands.
In no way should you be conceited, or in any respect consider yourself better than fellow believers. Instead, God wants you to accept and embrace every member of the body of Christ: “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Phil 2:4).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 226). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: Conceit implies pride in ones own talents or abilities. We are nothing without Christ and any talents or abilities we possess come from Him. Therefore, it is Him who we should honor and glorify whenever we accomplish anything.
Applications: Avoid the sin of pride. Trust in God and not on your own abilities. Don't become conceited and think you are superior to anyone else. Look to serve the interests of others and to fulfill God's will. As we conform to Christ's image, follow his example; "for even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45).
Prayer Subjects: Pray for humility. Pray for a heart to clothe myself in humility towards others and to avoid selfish ambition or vain conceit.
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Romans 12:16, niv
Conceited, self–serving Christians are a serious contradiction. If we would follow Christ we must be submissive to God’s will as contained in His Word. Any confidence you have in yourself, your own wisdom, or your natural talents must be subordinated to the Lord’s commands.
In no way should you be conceited, or in any respect consider yourself better than fellow believers. Instead, God wants you to accept and embrace every member of the body of Christ: “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others” (Phil 2:4).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 226). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: Conceit implies pride in ones own talents or abilities. We are nothing without Christ and any talents or abilities we possess come from Him. Therefore, it is Him who we should honor and glorify whenever we accomplish anything.
Applications: Avoid the sin of pride. Trust in God and not on your own abilities. Don't become conceited and think you are superior to anyone else. Look to serve the interests of others and to fulfill God's will. As we conform to Christ's image, follow his example; "for even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:45).
Prayer Subjects: Pray for humility. Pray for a heart to clothe myself in humility towards others and to avoid selfish ambition or vain conceit.
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