St Ignatius of Antioch gives us a good lesson in humility today in A Year with the Church Fathers. He says that the greater we get, the more humble we need to be. And that makes sense, doesn't it?
It reminds me of the passage in the picture above. Tradition tells us that Moses wrote the first five books of the Bible. So Moses wrote that he was the meekest (some translations read "humblest") person on Earth. That will make you scratch your head. How can he be humble if he's so amazed by his own humility?
It turns out that humility is not just a virtue that Christians recognize. Here is an article that gives you some pointers on how to be more humble. And it's a business article. The secular world also recognizes that pride is an ugly thing, and humility is genuine and attractive. I found the pointers in that article helpful.
So as you grow in faith, and as God uses you more and more with the talents He's given you to make a difference in this world, remember to stay humble. Ask for feedback. Really listen. Keep learning. Practice awe. Focus on loving other people.
These practices will make sure that we don't get so full of ourselves that we miss out on all the cool things He has for us in life.
God, thanks for teaching us the importance of humility.
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