Bulletin #99
Humility is often about embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ, who exemplified compassion and love for others. It’s a journey of self-reflection, service, and devotion to God and His teachings. When talking about humility and living a humble life, the concept lies at the core of Christian life. It’s about recognizing our own limitations, weaknesses, and sins, and acknowledging our dependence on God’s grace. It allows us to treat others with respect and kindness, seeing them as equals rather than comparing ourselves to them. Treating others with compassion is a focal point of how a Christian should live, also by following Jesus’ example, we are called to love one another unconditionally and to show compassion to those in need. This involves acts of kindness, generosity, and forgiveness, even towards those who may have wronged us. Because as we know, Jesus taught that the greatest among us would be the servant of all. Living a humble Christian life means being willing to serve others, whether through volunteering, charitable acts, or simply offering a helping hand to those in need.
We must live with integrity, knowing our strengths and weaknesses. Living with integrity means aligning our actions with our beliefs. It involves being honest, trustworthy, and upright in all our dealings, both with God and with others. Integrity requires consistency between what we profess to believe and how we actually live our lives. And the most important of all is that when we live a humble Christian life, it must involve recognizing and appreciating God’s blessings, both big and small, and responding with thanksgiving. Gratitude fosters contentment and joy, even in difficult circumstances.
Ultimately, living a humble Christian life is about striving to follow Christ’s example in all aspects of life, seeking to love God wholeheartedly and to love our neighbors as ourselves. It’s a lifelong journey of growth, learning, and transformation, guided by faith and fueled by love.
Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian