As we are studying the 40 days of prayer, we are on part 6 that addresses the words of God in 2 Chronicles 7:14 where God made a promise to Solomon that is relevant to us today. In this scripture it says, IF my people with humble themselves and pray and seek my face. I will heal their land. In this study, we found 12 practical ways to define what humility looks like, as a number of people ask, what does it mean to be humble. I wanted to share the list with you.
12 PRACTICAL WAYS TO SHOW REAL HUMILITY DAILY
1. Confess your sin to God the moment you realize it. Luke 18:9-14
2. Forgive quickly. Never hold on to a grudge. Mt. 18:21-35
3. When you’re treated unfairly, be quiet & patient. Don’t retaliate 1Pet 3:8-17
4. Look for ways to serve others, instead of expecting to be served. Phil 1:1, 2 Cor 4:5, Mat 23:11
5. Accept criticism & correction graciously. Pr. 10:17, 12:1
6. Don’t fight to get the best seat or table or parking spot Pr.25:6-7
7. Intentionally be friends with people who have no status, or cannot help you, or are overlooked by society. Unpopular Aged, Disabled, New to your country. Luke 7:36-39
8. Be respectful to the authorities in your life (even the bad ones) 1 Peter 2:18
9. Pick up trash wherever you find it. Leave a public restroom cleaner.
10. Admit your weaknesses & sins to a few safe people James 5:16
11. Always speak well of others. Never use put-downs. Never stoop to the level of people who put you down. Eph. 4:31-32
12. Pray for your enemies. Bless those who hate you.
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