Humble Service
Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:12
Too often, we get ahead of ourselves. We recognize that we have done something well and deserve recognition for our efforts. So our chest swells with pride and we quickly become haughty towards others for we know what they don't - that we are concealing un-recognized honor that will soon be bursting forth. Unfortunately, what usually burst forth is embarrassment vice honor. We too often place emphasis on the wrong merits and God is not pleased. As such, we are destroyed with humiliation vice raised in honor. And most importantly, God knows our heart and the attitude in which we performed the wonderful act!
Often, it is the quiet one, without a bone of pride in his body, that is recognized for his contribution. Not because he wanted recognition but because he deserved it. Recognition was not the motivator of his actions. Rather, serving God in the most humble of tasks was his true motivation.
So the next time, you feel that you have been ignored and not recognized for your noble deeds - stop and examine yourself. What was your motivation: recognition or service to God? God already knows the answer. Perhaps, we would be humbled if we knew the answer too.
Proverbs 18:12
Too often, we get ahead of ourselves. We recognize that we have done something well and deserve recognition for our efforts. So our chest swells with pride and we quickly become haughty towards others for we know what they don't - that we are concealing un-recognized honor that will soon be bursting forth. Unfortunately, what usually burst forth is embarrassment vice honor. We too often place emphasis on the wrong merits and God is not pleased. As such, we are destroyed with humiliation vice raised in honor. And most importantly, God knows our heart and the attitude in which we performed the wonderful act!
Often, it is the quiet one, without a bone of pride in his body, that is recognized for his contribution. Not because he wanted recognition but because he deserved it. Recognition was not the motivator of his actions. Rather, serving God in the most humble of tasks was his true motivation.
So the next time, you feel that you have been ignored and not recognized for your noble deeds - stop and examine yourself. What was your motivation: recognition or service to God? God already knows the answer. Perhaps, we would be humbled if we knew the answer too.
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