A hint of humility

[barracuda]

Lately I've been reading through some topics online, and doing my own self-evaluation. I came to the conclusion that as far as intelligence goes I am about middle of the road. I would not be qualified enough to take on a leadership role, or to run a company, or get involved in the business of government or local leadership.

However, if you go through the countless threads all over the internet on many forums all I ever seem to notice is that everyone's opinion is always right, and they know the answers to everything. In short, there is no humility in any of these online forums. Everyone is so quick to offer advice, and they are convinced that they have all the answers and there is no need to look beyond their intelligence level because discovery has been complete with them.

I'm not picking on anyone in particular, and in fact, this is merely a generalization of what I have seen over the years on the internet.

Question is - do you look in the mirror and say, "I'm capable of anything". Or do you find yourself being a little more realistic in acknowledging that maybe God didn't make you out to be the President of the United States?

Easy way to evaluate yourself - next time you are in heavy traffic are you looking all around you thinking everyone else driving is a complete idiot, and that you are the only one who knows how to drive properly.

Maybe I'm the one causing the problems on the road...and elsewhere?

Just food for thought folks. Don't spend too much time on this one.

I would welcome your own personal thoughts on the matter.

Humility or pride? Which is you?

[Guest LCPGUY]

Humility, I hope. But when I get angry I oftentimes spout off and say things I shouldn

[Orr v'emet]

Unfortunately I can be both at times. I tend to like to debate quite fiercly even though I may suspect that I'm wrong (ha ha). I do have to be careful sometimes but at least I can recognize it and keep my mouth shut. I guess I don't really know everything...

[Guest Called]

I would not be qualified enough to take on a leadership role, or to run a company, or get involved in the business of government or local leadership.

I learned this, this past Sunday. Saying what you said above is pride (opposite of humility), know why? Because by saying that, your saying that it is in your own power that you do things. By saying I can't your saying that God has to rely on you and that is pride. Just adding another perspective to this.

I am saying you and stuff, but I am not directing this towards you, just in general.

[Ovedya]

I think the issue boils down to pride. We hate to let out opinions go in favor of genuine fellowship. I think that we all have this problem It seems to be an inherant trait of the fallen nature. I think that online forums can represent a fairly good cross section of society in general (And by this I mean "world society"). Lack of humility seems to be a common trail in all people.

A wise person is one who is willing to admit that he can be wrong, and admit it openly when he is.

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

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I would not be qualified enough to take on a leadership role, or to run a company, or get involved in the business of government or local leadership.

I learned this, this past Sunday. Saying what you said above is pride (opposite of humility), know why? Because by saying that, your saying that it is in your own power that you do things. By saying I can't your saying that God has to rely on you and that is pride. Just adding another perspective to this.

I don't understand this reasoning at all Called. (I don't mean to be difficult)

To the best of my knowledge, I would have to concur with baracuda. I know my limits and I also feel that I am not cut out for any type of managerial position, or even supervisory. This has nothing to do with God relying on me - He has simply made me better in some things and not others. He cannot rely on me for anyting because I can do nothing without His strength and God's will. But he certainly has the power to change me or anyone but as for now, I am not cut out for that.

Anyway baracuda, I see what you mean about people seemingly knowing everything. Maybe I'm not on here as much as you but I've only seen a few cases on this site - a lot more on others. I also know I'm not the smartest brick in the cookie jar - but God made me this way and He loves me.

Anyway, I'm no scholar or theologin, but if/when I give advice, it's based on my past experience mixed with my spiritual eyes now. If I comment on a lot of topics, it's not because I'm a know-it-all or study a lot, it's because I've lived a very seedy life up until a couple of years ago. From about age 18 until about my early 30's I was uncontrollable in everything - you name it, I did it. I'm very saddened by the time I wasted before I received Jesus but I'm able to use that to my advantage now and help other people since I have an extensive checkered resume.

We must all check our hearts and motives in all things - even in something seemingly good and noble.

[artsylady]

Humility, I hope. But when I get angry I oftentimes spout off and say things I shouldn

[Guest aka_mary]

So is recognizing your strength's pride? If you know your good at something should you pretend or act like your not?

I struggle just like the next guy with pride issues, and have experienced humility at the hand of the Lord. Sigh.

I did recieve a nice compliment at work this week from a superior. She said the greatest quality of mine that she liked was that I took ownership for my errors, never denied or passed the buck, just apologized and went and fixed it.

It made me feel good. I thank the Lord for letting my co-workers see Jesus' light shine through. They know I am a christian.

Sometimes I act with humility, but by the grace of God. Other times well.....

Just my 2 cents worth

[Guest shadow2b]

-To the best of my knowledge, I would have to concur with baracuda. I know my limits and I also feel that I am not cut out for any type of managerial position, or even supervisory

--Lev.19:15

"In righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour."

Jn.7:24

"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

1 Cor.2:15

"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."

1 Cor.5:12-13

"For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person."

1 Cor.6:2-3

"Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?."

-Mayhap WE are ALL in "Training"to be those "Judges"that "Judge" Righteously??

-IT is Abundantly CLEAR "Scripturally" WE are to "JUDGE"Everything & everyone {IN} The Church--Including "Doctrine"-actions-of those {IN} the Church.

-Isn't "That" what the Scriptures declare??

[Guest LCPGUY]

-To the best of my knowledge, I would have to concur with baracuda. I know my limits and I also feel that I am not cut out for any type of managerial position, or even supervisory

--Lev.19:15

"In righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour."

Jn.7:24

"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment."

1 Cor.2:15

"But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man."

1 Cor.5:12-13

"For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within? But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person."

1 Cor.6:2-3

"Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?."

-Mayhap WE are ALL in "Training"to be those "Judges"that "Judge" Righteously??

-IT is Abundantly CLEAR "Scripturally" WE are to "JUDGE"Everything & everyone {IN} The Church--Including "Doctrine"-actions-of those {IN} the Church.

-Isn't "That" what the Scriptures declare??

YUP!!!!

In His Love,

Bro John