Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 23:1-12
by: Dale Rood.
What does it mean to live humbly? It is interesting to note that those who lack of humility (v.1-7) live only to make a show. There is no sincerity in such a life. In contrast, true humility calls us to serve to give glory to God, not to obtain glory for ourselves. True humility does not try to exalt one’s self but is willing to be exalted (v.12). The aspect of being willing to be exalted is something we do not often consider. Often, others recognize people who have truly served and when that happens the ones who have served need not be ashamed to receive that honor. In reality, honor received for acts designed to glorify God actually honor God more than the individual.