Christ went more willingly to the cross than we do to the throne of grace.
– Thomas Watson –
Humility
Embracing humility – Nathan Stone
The less empty of self we are, the less of blessing God can pour into us; the more of pride and self-sufficiency, the less fruit we can bear.
– Nathan Stone –
The Highest Grace – JC Ryle
Humility is the highest grace that can adorn the Christian character.
– JC Ryle –
We are too self-sufficient – Leonard Ravenhill
Today God is bypassing men—not because they are too ignorant, but because they are too self-sufficient. Brethren, our abilities are our handicaps, and our talents are our stumbling blocks!
– Leonard Ravenhill –
Humility in Communication – Charles Spurgeon
Our speech never loses force by losing pride.
– Charles Spurgeon –
Best gifts are on the lowest shelf – DL Moody
When I was a young Christian, I thought that God kept His gifts on shelves and the best gifts were on the highest shelves and I would have to reach up. I learned later the best gifts are on the lowest shelf and I had to stoop down.
– DL Moody –
The Necessity of Humility – Andrew Murray
Just as water ever seeks and fills the lowest place, so the moment God finds you abased and empty, His glory and power flow in.
– Andrew Murray –
God wants to heal and restore your relationships – Chip Ingram
I know for me, going back the person I’ve bad-mouthed or lied to is absolutely humiliating! But isn’t it interesting that “humiliating” has the same root word as “humility”? Part of humility is taking responsibility for my sin and asking forgiveness even when it doesn’t feel good. God wants to heal and restore your relationships, but it’s not easy.
– Chip Ingram –
3 Effects of Nearness to Jesus – Charles Spurgeon
There will be three effects of nearness to Jesus—humility, happiness, and holiness. May God give them to you, Christian!
– Charles Spurgeon –