Proverbs 18:12 “Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.”
Why are we tempted to think haughtiness, self-promotion, and status-climbing will lead to something good, will somehow fill the empty holes in our lives and salve our wounds? Try to find a joyful, content, and satisfied person who got there through being arrogant and self-important. In fact, it’s hard to find a person who is “successful” in worldly ways who has not left a trail of destruction – broken promises, broken families, broken marriages, broken health – in his wake. As a Christian, I must get off that path. I must walk in humility – not thinking less of myself, but thinking of myself a lot less. If God desires it, he will bestow honor. But the goal is God, not honor for myself.
Father, I desire to please you today by walking in humility. Help me listen to my fellow workers and to have patience and understanding that only comes when I recognize I don’t have all the answers. I seek the honor that comes from you alone – that of a good life of purpose and fruitfulness. Please be glorified in my actions, words, and attitudes today.
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