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A Lifestyle of Humility

A Lifestyle of Humility. January 9. Think About It …. Think back to a recent squabble with a relative … what was it about? Hopefully our misdeeds are apologized for and forgiveness given … humility is required on both sides of any issue  Today we look at what God says about humility.

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A Lifestyle of Humility

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  1. A Lifestyle of Humility January 9

  2. Think About It … • Think back to a recent squabble with a relative … what was it about? • Hopefully our misdeeds are apologized for and forgiveness given … humility is required on both sides of any issue  Today we look at what God says about humility

  3. Identify Humility • What misunderstandings do people have about being humble? • Listen for what Paul says about humility.

  4. Listen for what Paul says about humility. Philip. 2:1-4 (NIV) If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, [2] then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.

  5. Listen for what Paul says about humility. [3] Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. [4] Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others

  6. Identify Humility • According to Paul, what qualities mark unity with Christ? • What does he say about how Christians can show their unity in Christ in practical ways? • What did Paul say about self-centeredness? • How can petty quarrels hold a person back in their Christian walk?

  7. Identify Humility • How will being more Christ like affect our interactions with other people? • So … after all that, what is humility? • C. S. Lewis said, “Humility is not thinking of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” • Agree or disagree? Why? If you agree, what do you think he meant?

  8. Listen for good advice given by Jesus. Luke 14:7-11 (NIV) When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: [8] "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. [9] If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this man your seat.' Then, humiliated,

  9. Listen for good advice given by Jesus. you will have to take the least important place. [10] But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, 'Friend, move up to a better place.' Then you will be honored in the presence of all your fellow guests. [11] For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

  10. Practice Humility • According to this parable, what were the typical seating arrangements at a wedding feast? • What did Jesus suggest was a way to avoid embarrassment? • What was Jesus concluding remark that communicated the value of humility?

  11. Practice Humility • What are some situations where you might be tempted to exalt yourself? • What can be the dangers of comparing yourself with others? • What are some specific ways to show humility in these categories?

  12. Listen for how Jesus sets an example by what he does. John 13:3-5 (NIV) Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; [4] so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. [5] After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped

  13. Listen for how Jesus sets an example by what he does. around him. … [14] Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. [15] I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

  14. Follow Christ’s Example • What background did Jesus know about Himself? • What did Jesus do after the meal? • What, then, did He tell the disciples to do? • When and why is it difficult for us to serve others?

  15. Follow Christ’s Example Humility is demonstrated through service but begins with attitude • Jesus taught by example the attitude and practice of selfless service. What kind of volunteer service tasks might someone say, “I could never do that!”? • What is the relevance of the three things Jesus knew about Himself, in the context of what He did?

  16. Application • Jesus is the model for human relations in the church • Consider the church to be the training ground for the kind of humility Christ exemplifies • Counteract selfish pride with selfless humility

  17. Application • People of the world do their best to appear important to others • Ask God to show you where you have been caught up in this attitude • Ambition and competitive spirit are appropriate, but steer clear of selfish ambitions and unworthy competition

  18. Application • Today we are confronted by the humble, sacrificial service of Jesus • This week, look for contemporary ways that are the equivalent of washing one another’s feet. • Be ready when someone asks for volunteers • By the way, we need someone to empty the trash in all the Sunday School rooms!

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