Humility

August 10, 2008 Barbara

Wikipedia defines Humility as the defining characteristic of an unpretentious and modest person, someone who does not think that he or she is better or more important than others. Synonym: humble

The term “humility” is derived from the Latin word “humilis”, which is translated not only as humble but also alternatively as “low”, or “from the earth”.and “humus”, earth or dirt.[1] Because the concept of humility addresses intrinsic self-worth, it is emphasized in the realm of religious practice and ethics where the notion is often made more precise and extensive. Humility as a religious or spiritual virtue is different from the act of humiliation or shaming though the former may follow as a consequence of the latter.

I have met a truly humble woman. I see so much of Jesus in her that I want to be like her, or rather like Jesus. She has such a beautiful, humble approach. I have seldom seen a more beautiful person. In Deuteronomy 8:22, the Lord our God leads the people in the wilderness to make them humble “And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” I believe she has been through the wilderness and her heart is full of His commandments.

I hope to spend lots of time with this servant of God! May God grant her many years!

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  • 1. Steve  |  November 20, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    What a beautiful point to make concerning Deuteronomy 8:22. So often the sojourn of the Hebrew children in the wilderness is considered a punishment (primarily) and a corrective (secondarily) because they (the older generation) never make it into the promised land.

    Lord make me humble that I may serve you in freedom and joy.


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