https://odb.org/MY/2023/02/22/be-humble-day
It is interesting to read today that humility was regarded as a weakness in the ancient world as the norm then was to proclaim our achievements and strengths. Honour (pride and respect) was the prized virtue, and thus, boasting of who we are was expected. I guess the reason is probably that the greater our honour, the more we will be respected and feared, and that will increase our chances of survival. This is especially true for kings and lords ruling large territories.
According to historians, it was only after Jesus, who was in the nature of God, gave up or did not exercise His divine attributes and became a servant to humanity and died for our sins that led to humility being regarded as a virtue, something to aspire to. Jesus Christ paved the way to show Himself as the perfect example of humility personified.
But the paradox is God loved a humble person well before Christ came into the scene as a man here on earth. In Proverbs 15:33, the LORD teaches that the fear of the LORD is the instruction on wisdom, and before honour is humility. In Proverbs 11:2, it is written that when pride comes, then comes shame. But with the humble is wisdom. Saul was proud and thought he could do as he wished when he decided to offer the offering to God instead of waiting for Samuel and see what happened to his kingdom and legacy? In fact, it was Lucifer’s pride that brought him down from heaven.
Be humble before God and men because God loves a humble heart. Why is there a need to boast when what matters most is what God thinks of us? If He thinks highly of us, isn’t that good enough? Respect, honour, and appreciation from fellow human beings will come in due course. But if those things never come, it’s not a loss if we have honoured God with our life and testimony. Before honour comes humility.
Ronnie's Thoughts 