Humble

 DEVOITON

1^ST KINGS

HUMBLE

1 Kings 16:21-22

21 Then the people of Israel were split into two factions; half supported Tibni son of Ginath for king, and the other half supported Omri. 22 But Omri's followers proved stronger than those of Tibni son of Ginath. So Tibni died and Omri became king.

NIV

A short story about the strong overpowers the weak. In this world, it is a dog-eat-dog lifestyle. In fact, in this story, the strong survive while the weak die. But that is not how Jesus taught us how to live. He wants us to learn from him, for he is gentle and humble of heart, and in doing so, we will find rest for our souls. All believers should live humbly before our God as well as before others. Prideful behavior does not align with Jesus' teachings. Thinking more highly of ourselves does not fit with what Jesus taught us. Humility is the way of life for a believer. We are told to love one another just as we love ourselves, and then we would serve each other, giving ourselves to one another. Jesus told us that he did not come to be served, but to serve. That is being humble, as when Jesus washed his disciples' feet. It is not that we should wash each other’s feet, although we have been in that kind of service. But it is the principle of serving each other because we love each other, and then we will exhibit being humble.