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Personal Note:
I asked the Holy Spirit to help me to truly understand what He wanted me to learn from this book. It took me a week just to get through this first chapter. There was so much in it that the Holy Spirit used to convict me and show me how much pride I truly have in my heart. I love the simple way that this author expressed the deep truth of what biblical humility is. Not only the definition of biblical humility, but the way that it set a fire within me to get rid of the pride in my heart and to embrace humility as God defines it in scripture.
I am posting the "Personal Evaluation" section at the end of chapter one to give you a taste of this great chapter.
Personal Evaluation, (by Wayne A. Mack)
If we truly desire to grow in this quality of Humility, we must be willing to take the time to honestly examine and evaluate ourselves in terms of this definition.
Ask yourself these questions
Is my heart overwhelmed by the truth of my natural insignificance before Almighty God?
Am I painfully aware of my sinfulness and unworthiness before a Holy God?
Is God the constant center around which my thoughts, desires, words, and actions revolve?
Do I give Him alone my worship, praise, devotion, and obedience?
Do I frequently think of myself as a person whom others should serve, respect, and please?
Do I criticize, judge, or punish other people that fail to treat me with the respect that I believe I deserve?
An honest appraisal of our hearts will reveal that we fall far short in all of these ways. Every Christian needs to encounter the Valley of Humiliation! God is willing to humiliate us in order to rid us of our awful pride!
Application/Discussion Exercises
What biblical reasons are there for believing that humility is an important aspect of the Christian life?
How is humility defined in this chapter?
How does this chapter describes a truly humble person?
Are you a person who has a self centered outlook on life? How frequently do you think of your self as a person others should serve respect and please?
[ ] Often [ ] Sometimes [ ] Seldom [ ] Never
When other people do not respect or please you, how frequently do you criticize, judge, or punish them for not treating you as you deserve to be treated?
[ ] Often [ ] Sometimes [ ] Seldom [ ] Never
How frequently do you have a God centered outlook on life?
[ ] Often [ ] Sometimes [ ] Seldom [ ] Never
How frequently do you think about how you can serve, please, and encourage other people?
[ ] Often [ ] Sometimes [ ] Seldom [ ] Never
How frequently do you deny your desires, pleasures, or needs for the sake of others?
[ ] Often [ ] Sometimes [ ] Seldom [ ] Never
List some illustrations of times when you have served, sought to please, and encouraged people without having any thought of getting anything in return."
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