ICEL Humility Read: Philippians 2: In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!

ICEL Humility 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. There is a correlation between the mindset of Christ Jesus, our relationship with one another, and ”every tongue” acknowledging Christ our relationship with one another, and ”every tongue” acknowledging Christ

ICEL Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Matthew 11:29 29 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.

ICEL What is humility…not? Humility does not mean weakness. It does not mean timidity. It does not mean fear. You can be humble and courageous

ICEL Moses Numbers 12:3 3 Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth. Nobody stops (for me) in the street and turns around saying to his friend: “Look!, There goes a really humble man… Humility is not a matter of character or personality. Humility can be learned… it takes time! Moses in Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

ICEL Paul’s learning process in Philippians 4 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. We need to keep learning!! Exercising humility is a social act. You need people!

ICEL Mother Theresa’s humility checklist Speak as little as possible about yourself Do not dwell on the faults of others Be courteous and delicate even when provoked

ICEL You make the road by walking… ( Brian D. Mc.Laren )