260131 Intentional Humility

The Bible tells us that God opposes the proud, but He gives grace to the humble. For those who desire to live a righteous life, this truth presents a significant problem: many of the good things that we are called to do can become the very source of our pride. Acquiring knowledge, avoiding sin, being diligent in our work, maintaining spiritual disciplines—all of these, although right for us to do, cause us to become puffed up in our own abilities. So how do we maintain a humble posture before the Lord? It requires an intentional and consistent acknowledgement of the Lord’s loftiness and our lowliness, not just with our thoughts, but with our words and bodies. When we make this a practice over time, we not only become more humble, but we receive the grace to overcome besetting sins and find rest for our souls.   Matthew 11   Winter Retreat Saturday Evening | January 31, 2026