The world says one ascends into greatness, the bible reveals that one descends into greatness.
Philippians 2:5-11
1. The Way Up is Down!
Wayne, age eleven, "Dear God, my dad thinks he is you. Please straighten him out."
James 4:6 "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (HCSB)
Consider--means to calculate. The word implies a conscious judgment resting on carefully weighted facts.
Philippians 2:7-8
Question: What is the Road of Humility?
2. Steps to Humility!
You must become aware of Pride!
President Harry Truman "I was here by accident and I try to remember where I came from and where I am going back to."
Dispel the Myths!
The Myth: "God helps those who help themselves!"
Allow God to Work!
James 4:10 "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you." (HCSB)
Follow God's Lead!
Philippians 2:9 "For this reason God highly exalted Him and gave Him the name that is above every name." (HCSB)
Powerful Lessons: Only in giving, we receive. Only in losing, we win. Only in dying, we live. Only in humility, we are exalted.
Question: Will you humble yourself before the Lord today?
