Why Humility is a Game Changer

Excerpt from promote Humility's website:

Last month we pondered how to even begin considering the topic of humility. As ironic as it sounds, it would seem best to approach humility with humility. Our ability to show any signs of humility is a gift and our role is to steward it. 

But, what is humility? 

If we're to pursue it, live it and promote it, we need to understand what it is. Right? 

We'll get there. We think defining humility is very important.

But beforehand, we need to ask another question:

How are we going to figure out what humility is? 

There are many quick ways to find an answer: ask ChatGPT, see what a friend thinks, look up your favorite author on the topic, etc. 

The answer you find may sound good. It may come highly recommended.

Yet, here's where curiosity is helpful.

How do you know any of those sources will give you an accurate answer? What if the definition is off-base, misguided or only gives a partial answer? 

Or perhaps you've never given it much thought. 

But, if an influential concept like humility has the potential of significantly impacting your life, it would be worth pausing here.

Reflecting on how we determine direction in life (such as the way of humility) could be part of our journey toward humility.

As mentioned last month, the book of Proverbs provides an introduction to humility and wisdom. It weaves the two themes together and urges us to search for them actively. 

Even if we recognize that humility is a gift, it doesn’t mean that passivity leads to humility. Far from it.

Ironically, in a matter of a few verses we’re told that wisdom (and by extension, humility) comes as a gift from God and as a result of our diligent pursuit (2:4-6).

Which is it? 

Is humility a gift or a discovery? 

The author of Proverbs would probably say: both. 

In other words, we receive it and find it.