Gracious Affections are Attended with Evangelical Humiliation by Jonathan Edwards

Evangelical humiliation is a unique sense of utter insufficiency, despicableness, and odiousness experienced by true Christians, originating from the special influence of the Holy Spirit and a recognition of God's transcendent moral beauty. This contrasts with legal humiliation, which can be felt by anyone due to a common awareness of God's power and the strictness of his law, leading to a conviction of sinfulness without a genuine sense of its hateful nature.True religion hinges on evangelical humiliation, as it underpins the entire gospel and God's dealings with fallen humanity. It is the core of Christian self-denial, involving both renouncing worldly desires and, more importantly, denying self-exaltation and embracing a profound sense of worthlessness. This humility is what God values in his saints, as evidenced by numerous scriptures emphasizing a broken and contrite heart.Genuine humility manifests in a person thinking their religious attainments are comparatively small, esteeming themselves low among believers, and being more critical of their own pride than that of others. They are disposed to be taught rather than to teach, and their behavior reflects a poorness of spirit, marked by modesty and a willingness to honor others. In contrast, spiritual pride leads individuals to think highly of their religious experiences and their own humility, often displaying a counterfeit humility through outward shows and boastful talk of their supposed abasement. True evangelical humiliation, therefore, fosters a deep and abiding sense of one's own unworthiness in light of God's glory.Reformed Theologian GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-XXwzX1gnv-reformed-theologianPatreon: patreon.com/edi_reformed