444. Humility<\/p>\n
The Queen of Graces<\/p>\n
Humility is the queen of graces. It does not seek the throne of eminence, but the throne is adorned by it. The excellence of humility is illustrated in the following Scriptures. Humility is\u2014<\/p>\n
1. The Soul of Contentment. It feels it does not deserve anything, therefore takes with gratitude whatever comes\u2014Php_4:12. It ever sings, \u201cO to grace how great a debtor!\u201d<\/p>\n
2. Flower of Grace\u2014Eph_4:2. Humility walks consistently, loves generously, serves willingly, acts meekly, forgives heartily, forbears thoughtfully, and responds obediently.<\/p>\n
3. Secret of Service\u2014Act_20:19. To serve the Lord with all humility of mind is to have the bloom of consecration, the aroma of grace, the unction of love, the warmth of zeal, the ardour of faith, the walk of obedience, and the beauty of holiness.<\/p>\n
4. Badge of Obedience. The Lord\u2019s command is, \u201cHumble yourselves\u201d (1Pe_5:6), and it is not without meaning that it is to be \u201cunder the mighty hand of God.\u201d We only know the mightiness of God\u2019s hand when we lie low beneath it.<\/p>\n
5. Lesson of Grace. When we are yoked with Christ in God\u2019s will we are in the position to learn of Christ, who is \u201cmeek\u201d and \u201clowly in heart\u201d (Mat_11:29). To talk about humility is to show we do not possess it, but to keep step with Christ is to have it without knowing it.<\/p>\n
6. Mind of Lowliness. \u201cIn lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves\u201d (Php_2:3). To see the best in others is to find the worst in ourselves. Self-contemplation leads to self-congratulation, and that always genders pride.<\/p>\n
7. Example of Christ. The mind of Christ is illustrated in that He \u201chumbled Himself\u201d (Php_2:8). The three commands of Christ: \u201cBelieve in Me,\u201d \u201cAbide in Me,\u201d and \u201cFollow Me,\u201d follow each other. He went down before He was raised up, so we need to pray: \u201cHelp us, O Lord, to deeper sink, that we may the higher rise.\u201d The downward path is the upward one.<\/p>\n
8. Livery of Heaven. \u201cBe clothed with humility\u201d (1Pe_5:5). This is a suit that is always in fashion; it never wears out, and it is always becoming. Humility is recognised by men, admired by angels, and appreciated by God.<\/p>\n
9. Securer of Blessing. \u201cHe giveth more grace to the humble\u201d (Jas_4:6), or as the margin, \u201cA greater grace.\u201d Whether an excelling grace, or \u201cmore\u201d of the grace that excels, humility is its own reward, and is rewarded by the Lord\u2019s commendation.<\/p>\n
10. Harbinger of Reward. \u201cHe that humbleth himself shall be exalted\u201d (Mat_23:12). The heavier the cargo, the more the vessel is sunk into the water, and the greater its worth. When the fruit of humility causes the branch of the soul to bend in lowliness, the Heavenly Gardener plucks the fruit for the garner of His love.<\/p>\n
By: DR. F. E. MARSH<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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