Proverbs 27:2 (NIV) Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
The personal application of this verse is a powerful command to those who would practice servant-leadership – or the art of being other-oriented.
Self-adulation is seldom the intent that precedes self-glorifying behavior; often it flows naturally from a heart that is all about self. The heart change of humility is foundational.
The problem for us humans is that this humility is like a slippery watermelon seed: once you get your fingers around it, and you think you have it and it just slips away.
It is a great paradox that in the world of Christians that it is the walk of humility that leads to glory.
Are you on the right path?
Copyright ©2009 by P. Griffith Lindell
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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