(Proverbs 6:3 KJV) Do this now, my son, and deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend.
It is always acceptable to “humble” (7511) ourselves. How do we do that? This is a pretty extreme word. It means to stamp or tread on. Humility is a part of the Christian character that has been rejected by our world. Humility is for slaves and servants. Humility is for the weak and helpless. At least that is the mantra of the pagan and “Christian” world.
Maybe that is why humility is part of being a real follower of Jesus. You see, being a slave of Christ and a bond-servant of God is part of the package. We are called to obedience and servanthood. Even if we are the boss we are not allowed to lord it over others.
So? God pride? Got ego? We all do, but part of the work of the Holy Spirit is to renew us into what He wants us to be not to make us better pagans.
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