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Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility PRO
Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008 (message contributor)
"Christian Fathers: Succeed With Humility"
The Bible gives four Christian character traits that can build a lasting legacy for the Lord. The fourth is to succeed with humility.
Colossians 3:21 says, "...as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." "Humility" (tapeinophrosume) as it is used here means to have the correct estimate of ourselves. This involves the confession of sin and deep realization of our unworthiness to receive God's grace. James 4:10 says, Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up."
A Christian father knows that ultimately what matters is what God thinks about him. The Holy Spirit has illuminated the truths of Proverbs 15:33 deep within his heart, "The fear of the Lord teaches man that wisdom and humility come before honor." He knows that if he serves the Lord with His God given talents, abilities and Holy Spirit given gifts, the Lord will lift him to the place in life where God wants him to be. He knows the truth of 1 Peter 5:6, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time."
In order for a tree to grow upward and withstand the storms that are thrown at it, it must strike down deep roots. So it is with the Christian father. To be exalted he must have his mind and heart rooted deeply in a spirit of humility totally dependent on the Providence of God in every part of his life.
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