Living Your Destiny with Scott Wimberly

Section 6: Humility

  • Proverbs 18:12 AMP Haughtiness comes before disaster, but humility before honor.
  • Philippians 2:5 AMP Let this same attitude and purpose and [humble] mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus: [Let Him be your example in humility:]
  • Galatians 5:23 AMP Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge].
  • Philippians 2:3 AMP Do nothing from factional motives [through contentiousness, strife, selfishness, or for unworthy ends] or prompted by conceit and empty arrogance. Instead, in the true spirit of humility (lowliness of mind) let each regard the others as better than and superior to himself [thinking more highly of one another than you do of yourselves].

You must be humble in your mindset and your philosophy, but not in your actions that lead toward your destiny. Don’t try to act humble just so people will say you are humble, but act humble so that you set the bar for others to follow. When people see you accomplishing your destiny and yet remaining humble, they will desire to follow your humble example.

Humility will allow you to share the glory; give others the spotlight, and not thing twice about it. At the same time, people that have humility will take all the blame when things go wrong.

A person of destiny then must have humility, as they see everyone has importance in some way. People that have humility always make people feel at peace around them.

People that have developed a lifestyle of humility don’t have an attitude of arrogance, pride, or high egos.

Humility is basically this; not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.

People who are humble are thinking about others not just of themselves.

It takes a great deal of strength to be humble.

It takes humility to be able to sit under someone and learn from them. It takes humility to allow them to speak into your life and correct you, also to discipline you in every area of your life.

A lot of the time being humble does mean keeping quiet and listening most of the time. Listening is a key ingredient to being humble.

One great way to develop humility is to show respect to others. When we show respect we will show our humility. It takes humility to show respect. You are placing the crown on someone else besides yourself.

Without humility in your life you will not experience destiny in your life. Destiny requires humility, because it is not all about you.

Humble people are not complicated but they seem to be by those that don’t see things from their point of view.

When you have developed a lifestyle of humility, titles and position will not mean as much to you any longer. As you become more secure in who you are and in your destiny, humility will soon take the desire for titles, position, popularity, recognition, glory, etc, out of your life.

Humility is the key that unlocks many, many doors. A person that uses the key of humility will always be in demand. People will be drawn to a person that demonstrates humility at all times; especially when they are in the spotlight.

A person of true humility will always be giving the credit and putting the focus on others and their accomplishments.

Humility is a priceless gift in an expensive world. If you have humility you will be valued by others. Humility is a very precious gift, more precious than diamonds or gold, it will take you farther than either one of those can ever take you. Guard your humility with your life, because it will be vital in determining the quality of your life.