Day 6: Humility

Psalm 25:9 (ESV)

 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

Reflection

In Psalm 25, David is talking to God. He is speaking of the trust he has in God and asking God to guide him and show him His ways. He is showing his humility to God, and he is proclaiming God as his Savior. In verse 29, David says that not only does God guide the humble in what is right, but He also teaches them His way. This reveals more than just simple guidance. This verse states that the humble can be taught the ways of God. 

This verse highlights an important lesson in humility for all who seek a relationship with Christ.  Although we must want to live and serve in a way that pleases God, we must remember to avoid the sin of being prideful. We must not prioritize our own desires and achievements over God’s will. This Scripture shows us that being humble is not a sign of weakness, but rather a key to living in these ways that God teaches us.  If we can practice humility in our everyday lives, we can be rewarded with God’s guidance and teaching.

Food for thought

• What does humility mean to you?  
• In what areas of your life do you struggle with being humble? 
• How has someone else’s humility impacted you?
• How have you seen or felt God’s guidance when you have been practicing humility and living in a way that avoids prideful sin?

Prayer

 Dear Lord, we thank You for the many ways that You teach and guide us. We thank You for the gift of humility, and for helping us avoid prideful behavior.  Please continue to humble us, especially when it is most difficult for us, so that we can live out Your purpose in all aspects of this life You have given us.

 It’s in Your Son’s most holy name we pray. Amen.

Submitted by Cameron Jackman