Virtual Book Club
Welcome to our Virtual Book Club.
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Humility.... it often hits you when you don't expect it. It's good to be humble. Only God is perfect.
Now I must humbly admit, that I am having some technical difficulties as I try to set up this Virtual Book Club tab. I've decided to keep it simple for this study and post on the home page of the blog. I hope to find some time to learn more about page set ups and have it figured out for the next study.
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Humility: True Greatness by CJ Mahaney is well worth reading. I am so excited to read it with others and hear their thoughts as we go through it together!
ReplyDeleteIn this book, humility is defined as "honestly assessing ourselves in light of God's holiness and our sinfulness". But,as CJ Manahney says,it is not enough to "know" the definition of humility or greatness, or even to understand the perils of pride. To overcome our natural tendency toward promotion of self he offers some practical advice. One of the first practices he advises us to undertake is to "reflect on the wonder of the cross". "How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross?"
...and there's so much more...
So, how do we encourage each other?? What exactly do we do?
ReplyDeleteHumility: True Greatness by CJ Mahaney has some things to ponder...
"...we will motivate others by grace when we perceive where and how He is at work in their lives and humbly let them know." CJ points out that too many Christians are more aware of the absence of God than they are of the presence of God; more aware of sin than of grace. He says, "God is at work. We motivate others by grace when we help them see this, and one of the greatest joys we can experience is when we watch them come to that awareness."
Watch. Be aware. When you see the Spirit at work in the life of one of your brothers or sisters, point it out! This is how we build up the church.
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ReplyDeleteLooking forward to learning with you.