Self Esteem Versus True Humbleness
Ξ October 27th, 2009 | → 1 Comments | ∇ Self-Improvement:Techniques |
Most people, with very few exceptions, think lowly of themselves. They have a hard time accepting that they are really capable of far more than they are achieving or have achieved in life.
This lack of vision and boldness is not to be confused with humbleness, a noble trait that is mentioned a lot in the Bible.
It is interesting though, that we will not find the word “self esteem” in the Bible. It’s because self-esteem is all about “self” and the Bible is all about God.
When we can’t imagine ourselves fulfilling great tasks, we are really just focusing on the perception others have of us. It is when we desperately search for ways of promoting ourselves that we will miserably fail at finding our true worth.
That is what we call low self esteem.
By trying to find acknowledgement from others we can easily get trapped in the downward spiral of self exaltation, which ultimately will lead to the fall
True humbleness, on the other hand, is based on obedience to God and fully depends on Him, His empowerment and His provision.
David was humble when he killed Goliath, although his heroic act could have been interpreted as extremely arrogant. Nevertheless, His purpose was not to exalt himself, but to obey God and to glorify Him instead.
In the same way, it is when we take our eyes off our self and focus on God and on what we can do for Him on this planet, that our true potential will flourish and lead us to accomplish those great exploits we all know, deep inside, we are perfectly capable of.
on February 8th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Humbleness! What a Word!
Been so Strong and at the same time so Humble.