To the Colossians, Paul communicates that the church is to clothe ourselves in humility. Humility is not only for the individual, it is something we are to give away to our neighbor. So we can deduce that humility is not only a heart posture, it is required to take hold of our deeds. The word for gently is the same word James uses for humility. He says, “restore that person gently” (6:1, emphasis added).
#Humble yourself from dust you came how to#
Paul uses this word in Galatians to explain how to handle a brother or sister that is caught in sin. This word is used in scripture when relating to someones actions. In Hebrew, the word humility means meekness or gentleness. This may be related to Proverbs 15:33 where Solomon says, “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor” (NIV). Here, James is comparing this type of humility to wisdom. This word is prautēs, which can also be translated to gentleness. For example, one use of the word humility can be found in James 3:13 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (NIV). Like many Greek words there are multiple meanings and multiple root words. There are many different cultures and language that have their take on the word but looking at the Greek texts are more at my disposal. Yet, I can’t help but wonder if we know the history and origins of the word. There is not a person or community on earth that does not see humility as a positive virtue. In doing so, I believe the curse of pride can slowly be lifted and I can begin to see my fellow human beings as equals. Where I have lost the fear of God in my eyes and failed to hate my own sin. I want to look at scripture to learn about my own heart. I am going to make a futile attempt to define humility, but I do not think simply knowing the definition of something enacts any sort of change. In their own eyes they flatter themselves Different than any other psalm of his that I have come across. King David starts psalm 36 in a peculiar way. Pride destroys relationships, careers, and worse of all, our communion and affinity to God. Our desires are our own and that goes on throughout history. Quite simply because that is way we are inducted into this world. Humility can be found but is often disguised in ways that make it as fleeting as the vapor Solomon found in all of life’s luxuries. Profound because humility is not the master of anyone. Simple in the sense that anyone can do it. A simple yet profound beckoning that has floated around the cosmos since time began. It is truly possible to be humble or are we only bi-products of being humbled who simply adapt? As I lay out even my greatest deeds of humility I cannot help but wonder if there was not some hidden intention of glory for myself. My own desires, my own ambition, my own safety. As I sit here and write, I think about humility and moments in my own life where I was humbled or displayed humility, I immediately feel like a hypocrite.
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