This subject is of interest to me because it seems that Biblically godly men were of humble origins. For example, Moses was said to be the meekest man who ever lived. He stuttered so badly that when God asked him to go before Pharoah he pleaded that someone go and speak for him. He is a far cry from the Charlton Heston figure created by Hollywood. Also consider David. One of God's prophets was told to go to David's father in order to select the next king of Israel. When he arrived he looked among all the sons the father had who were of "high stature" and who were assumed to be the chosen. However, the only one not present was the scrony lad David who was out watching over his fathers flock. He was of such lowly stature that he was not even considered a possible candidate. David was the direct antithosis of king Saul whom he was to replace. Saul was chosen by the people because of his physical prowess and high stature, however, as we all know was continually disobedient to the Lord and could not be used by him.
Having said all that, I am not saying that one need to be of "lowly stature" per sey to be humble, however, it seems to be a distinct advantage. I think our fallen state leads us to believe that having qualities that are considered to make one of high stature tends to "god to our heads", so to speak. Christ is another prime example of what I am talking about. He was born to a poor family and the prophet Isaiah says that he was not that easy on the eyes so that we would esteem him. However, Christ had a great intellect and could run circles around his foes in terms of outmanuvering them, yet he did not let it go to his head, so to speak.
Is it really so wrong to say "hey, I'm good at this". I don't think so - provided it's true, of course.
no of course its not wrong. it doesnt hurt or help anyone so it is neither good or bad. but if you are modest, it will help you improve and make you even better.
Originally posted by whodey Humillty in action sir, it is hummility in action!!
You are one meek son of a gun!
[edit; hedging your bets there with the number of "m"s and "l"s in "humility"? And you still managed to get it wrong both times!! Or am I just real crap at irony?]
Originally posted by scottishinnz You are one meek son of a gun!
[edit; hedging your bets there with the number of "m"s and "l"s in "humility"? And you still managed to get it wrong both times!! Or am I just real crap at irony?]
Neither. I just enjoy spell'in like a fel'in. 😛
Even in grade school my grammar was unusually good. One day I turned in a paper with several grammatical mistakes. My teacher asked me, "What happened to your grammar?" I responded, "She fell down in her kitchen and had to go the the hospital."
Originally posted by gaychessplayer Even in grade school my grammar was unusually good. One day I turned in a paper with several grammatical mistakes. My teacher asked me, "What happened to your grammar?" I responded, "She fell down in her kitchen and had to go the the hospital."
09 Jan '08 18:141 edit
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