So what can we do to grow in humility? 1. Pray for more humility. 2. Understand the immense difference between God and us. 3. Be aware of your weaknesses and limitations. 4. Study God’s promises to the humble. 5. Study creation. 6. Spend time with people who are more gifted than you are. 7. Learn a new skill. 8. Spend time with humble people. 9. Spend time with people who are honest with you about yourself. 10. Serve others.
— Karl Graustein (b. 1971), US-amerikanischer christlicher Pädagoge, Schulleiter und Buchautor
Topics: Humility & Pride, Growth & Character
Occasions: For Reflection
Karl Graustein
Karl Graustein (* 1971) ist ein US-amerikanischer Pädagoge, Schulleiter und christlicher Buchautor aus dem evangelikal-reformierten Spektrum. Bekannt wurde er vor allem durch das Werk „Growing Up Christian“, in dem er die persönliche Aneignung des Glaubens und die Überwindung rein traditioneller Religiosität thematisiert. Heutigen Bibellesern gibt er praxisnahe Impulse zur Selbstprüfung, um theologisches Wissen mit gelebter Demut und persönlicher Hingabe zu verbinden.
All quotes by Karl Graustein (22)
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
C.S. Lewis
Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part.
Philip Yancey
It is better to be a patient of Christ than a doctor of theology.
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
There is a God, and I'm not him.
John Mark Comer
Humility is so shy. If you begin talking about it, it leaves.
Tim Keller
God loves to use people whom others believe are unqualified.
Craig Groeschel
I am just a small cable - God is the current.
Mother Teresa
Humility is the ability to look up even to the smallest things in life.
Albert Schweitzer