Humility - "I think less of myself so I can think more of others"

Poet, journalist, and editor Alan Ross asserted, "Humility means knowing and using your strengths for the benefit of others, on behalf of a higher purpose." The humble leader is not weak, but strong...he is not pre-occupied with self, but with how best to use his or her strengths for the good of others. Humble leaders bring out the best in others. There focus is on your purpose, your contribution, and your ability to accomplish all that you desire to accomplish. What a great perspective! False humility downplays one's genuine strengths to receive praise. Arrogance plays up to one's strength to receive praise. Humility raises up others so they can be praised.

So how do you practice this kind of humility in how you treat others? Try this advice from Pastor Rick Warren:

1. Admit your weaknesses
2. Be patient with others' weaknesses
3. Be open to correction
4. Pointing the spotlight to others

Do these things and people will relate to you and listen to what you have to say.

Go after it!

-Pastor