Humility: A Model Worth Emulating (Part 2)
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Why the “fear and trembling” in Philippians 2:12? In the three verses that come before, it says,
Therefore, God also highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” (Php 2:9-11, LSB)
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Humility: A Model Worth Emulating (Part 1)
In Philippians 2, there is an overarching theme of unity the church with the more specific application of obedience that points toward our need for humility. But humility is a slippery thing. When you say you have it, you do not.
In this article, I want to turn our attention to our need to follow the model the Lord Jesus Christ laid out. We need to be humble, and this is shown when we humble ourselves in obedience before the Lord Jesus. Concerning this and the danger of false humility, Charles Spurgeon has written:
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The After Virtue Cabinet
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“The lack of vocal opposition by the (American) Senate to the nomination of multiple candidates whose lifestyle fits the definition of moral turpitude is an apt reflection of what Alasdair MacIntyre has described in his book After Virtue.” - Mere Orthodoxy
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Why Science Depends on Virtue
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“Last month, the National Institutes of Health found one of its top neuroscientists guilty of scientific misconduct.” - Breakpoint
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Voters See a Choice Between Character, Leadership Skill
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“in the three presidential election cycles since 2012, when Gallup first measured presidential qualities this way, the candidate with the higher honest/trustworthy score has won.” - Gallup
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Gallup ‘character’ poll: Trump seen as stronger; Biden seen as more likeable, caring, and honest
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“These changes are consistent with… overall favorable ratings. Biden’s most recent favorable rating, 41%, is down eight points from the end of the 2020 campaign, while Trump’s 42% is statistically similar to the 45% 2020 reading.” - Gallup
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We Are Called to Persevere and Finish Well, to God’s Glory
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“Charles Spurgeon said, ‘By perseverance, the snail reached the ark.’ This beautiful art illustrating Spurgeon’s words was created by Eden Kell” - Randy Alcorn
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“We speak less of principle and more of personality now, a politics that mimics tabloid celebrity culture.”
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A scandal remembered: The sad lessons of the Clinton impeachment, 25 years later - WORLD
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Bridging Your Real-Life and Virtual Identity
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“Jesus reminds you that you can only be one person. You can’t hide behind manicured pictures, or a new product, or a more edgy tone…. ask God to help you cultivate digital integrity. How do you do that?” - Ref21
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