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17-04-2020
WHAT IS HUMILITY?
Humility involves freedom from arrogance or pride. A humble person does not view
others as inferior to himself. Any imperfect human who is humble should also be
modest, that is, aware of his limitations.
Moses received great authority – but never got into his head (Numbers 12:6-8)
God talks of Moses as a man they talk face to face- he was not like other prophets –
as Miriam and Aaron had thought-, for Jehovah commissioned him to lead Israel.
Yet, that power never made Moses proud.
How would Moses respond? Would he reason that as leader of Israel, he was
qualified to make a decision in the matter? Would he lean on his natural ability, his
years of experience, or his intimate knowledge of Jehovah’s thinking?
Perhaps a proud man would have done so. But not Moses. The Bible record tells us:
―Moses presented [the] case before Jehovah.‖ (Numbers 27:5) Just think! Even after
some 40 years of leading the nation of Israel, Moses relied, not on himself, but on
Jehovah. Here we see Moses’ humility at its best.
Accepting and implementing Advice – Even form the least of the people.
When his father-in-law suggested that he delegate some of his workload, Moses
humbly applied the suggestion. (Exodus 18:13-24)
Now Moses not only applied the Advice from his father in law who was a-nobody in
terms of Gods leadership but also accredited it to him while he wrote the bible. what
a great sense of humility
Moses’ example also teaches us not to place too much importance on our status or
authority.