I think humility as a Spiritual Exercise goes along with the previous discipline – secrecy. Humility is one of the most difficult postures we can assume in life, and in our faith life. Humility requires us to be introspective to the point where we are aware and self-assured enough to say we are wrong, to allow the other to have their say, to put others first, and to submit to the will of G-d.

Now, it is one thing to assume a posture of humility before G-d, and another to live your life thinking that you are not better than other people. In the bible, humility or the state of being humble is a quality or a state of being. It is the opposite of aggressiveness, arrogance and boastfulness. Humility is taking the lower seat rather than taking the seat of honor (Luke 14:10). Humility means taking care of the stranger or the person who wronged you because it is the right thing to do – or in other words, humility allows you to check your ego at the door.

Many relationships are dissolved because of arrogance, aggressiveness, and self-centered living. All of our relationships are to be grounded in the love of G-d – and G-d’s love for us (Agape love). If we live within this reality of G-d’s amazing Grace and love, it will be easier to assume a humble posture before G-d while maintaining humility as a spiritual discipline.

Pastor Dave