Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4
In the Hollywood blockbuster ‘The Greatest Showman’ the main character had let fame go to his head and forgot why he ever really wanted to do what he did. Not going to spoil it, so rent it. Anyway fame is like that. It can be ever so fleeting but yet those caught up in it, if not careful can lose sight of their real life before fame.
Humility is greatly valued in the eyes of God. Not too many people like to hang out with braggarts. One boss I had in the Army used to say “let your virtues speak for themselves” and that is so true. Don’t get puffed up beyond measure.
When you end up having good things happen to you don’t forget the ‘little people’ who helped you achieve your goals. No man is an island therefore it takes many people to bring glory to one. Please give credit where credit is due and first place would be to God.
PRAYER: Dear Father I am sorry if I have ever gotten too big for my britches. Help me Lord to stay humble and down to earth no matter how great an honor I receive. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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