Humility

God is looking for genuine humility - I Corinthians 4:6 – 4:13 (commentary)

I Corinthians 4 describes the characteristics of a faithful servant and follower of Christ. Faithfulness is one part of the equation, but verses 6-13 describes the importance of genuine humility.

Jesus says greatness comes from serving others. - Mark 9:38 – 9:50 (commentary)

The three lessons Jesus taught in this section are basic to Christian living today. If we are yielded to Him, then suffering will lead to glory, faith will produce power, and our sacrificial service will lead to honor. John reported to Jesus that they had seen a man casting out d …

Humbleness, Holiness and Happiness - John 13:1 – 13:11 (commentary)

In this chapter we find our Lord’s farewell message to His disciples which gives the account of the Last Supper. He is meeting in the Upper Room with them in order to observe the Passover. He knew that “His hour was come” (v. 1), and that Judas would soon betray H …

The Need for Humility - Matthew 18:1 – 18:9 (commentary)

Selfishness and disunity of God’s people was and continues to be a big problem. By nature, all of us are rebels who want to be celebrities instead of servants. The disciples were no exception; they wanted to know who was greatest in the kingdom (v.1). In this passage Jesus teache …

Trust The Lord - Psalms 131:1 – 131:3 (commentary)

This is a psalm of humility. it records the meek and humble spirit of David. Pride is centered in the heart, but it is not clearly revealed in the eyes. Remember a proud look is one of the things God hates. He speaks of his soul as a weaned child. We are weaned from worldly thing …

Mystery of God’s grace - Ephesians 3:7 – 3:13 (commentary)

God treated me with kindness (v. 7). His power worked in me, and it became my job to spread the good news. I am the least important of all God’s people (v. 8). But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measu …

Parable of the Ambitious Guest - Luke 14:7 – 14:14 (commentary)

Jesus taught two lessons in this passage (vv. 7-14). First He spoke to the guests, telling them not to seek places of honor (vv. 7-11). Service is more important in God’s kingdom than status. Second, he told the host not to be exclusive about whom he invites (vv. 12-14). It i …

Daniel Explains The Dream - Daniel 2:24 – 2:35 (commentary)

Having received knowledge of the dream from God Daniel goes to Arioch, the commander of the king’s guard and informed him that he was ready to interpret the king’s dream (v. 24). Arioch brought him into Nebuchadnezzar’s presence claiming credit for having found an interpr …