Humility is often perceived as meekness, which means it is seen as a weakness rather than a strength. This common usage of meekness is negative, for it portrays a person as weak. In the worst sense it implies lack of courage to stand up for yourself.
Pride can be thought of as a strength or weakness. Pride can be a strength when balanced with the awareness that all you are and have are blessings from God. Being proud of your children, a home, and career is okay when balanced with thanksgiving to God for his provision.
Humility is a strength if it insures we never forget that our strengths are insufficient for long-term success. Saul, God’s chosen King of Israel, failed to honor God by refusing to humble himself and follow God’s calling and boundaries.
Refuse to permit the cares of life to turn you away from God’s insight and wisdom that he offers you for balancing your strengths and weaknesses. You can remain faithful to God’s calling with the faith and strength he willingly offers you.
He
gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
~Isaiah
40:29 New International Version
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