Don’t shine so others can see you. Shine so that through you, others can see Him. - CS Lewis
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. - Philippians 2:3
Live in a way that puts others’ needs before your own
Live in a way that puts others’ needs before your own.
"Humility is not a character trait to develop, it's the natural by-product of being with Jesus." - Louie Giglio
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. - Romans 12:10
Finally, all of you should be of one mind sympathize with each other love each other as brothers and sisters be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude. - 1 Peter 3:8
Receive God's mercy. Extend God's mercy.
"The victorious Christian neither exalts nor downgrades himself. His interests have shifted from self to Christ." - AW Tozer
Let reconciliation begin with me. (A prayer of reconciliation.)
Living for God means surrendering your actions and the outcomes of those actions.
Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. - Philippians 2:4
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. - 1 Peter 5:6
You don’t have to be perfect to be a light
How to live a life surrendered to Jesus
Things you can give God today that don't involve money.
"The labor of self-love is a heavy one indeed. Think not of yourself, but think of Christ and others, and your burdens will be lightened." - AW Tozer
Humility looks like:
Come as you are, don’t stay as you are
Create in me a pure heart
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. - Matthew 11:29
Don’t worry, the world will keep spinning if you pause to rest.
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love. - Galatians 5:13
Put others first
Pray for God's guidance
We aren't called to fight for our rights. We're called to fight for what's right.
Put God first
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. - Micah 6:8
We humble ourselves. We lift His name up.
More of Jesus. Less of me.
Serve others
"To follow Jesus means to take up the cross, not climb the ladder." - John Stott