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November 2008

Lessons in Humility

11/3/2008

 
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily,
as to the Lord, and not unto men. 
Colossians 3:23


Learning godly humility as well as learning how to consider others more important than one's self, is a life long endeavor...
And humility is basically trusting the Lord while depending upon Him for all things, even for one's very soul.

And I believe that I am now getting a better and more biblically correct outlook towards understanding humility, especially as I work in the prison's kitchen. For I see myself as a mere servant who is, about all else, working for my Lord Jesus Christ. In addition, I also think of my job and the responsibilities it entails as a labor of love for the men who live here.

After all, the Lord did not consider himself to be above bowing down to wash each of His disciples' dirty feet as an example of servitude and humility. It was a divine demonstration of brotherly love, as well. Therefore I can do something similar by washing the dirty pots and pans that our food is cooked and served in. And I can do the same with the hundreds of food stained and filthy trays, eating utensils, soup bowls and shared drinking cups that my fellow prisoners use each day. For me, serving God in this manner, and serving the men, is becoming a joy.

But as for being a truly humble person, I've still got a long ways to go.

D.B.

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