Humility [The Speck In My Eye pt. 1]

Gravetop Church

Main Idea: With each new year, people often consider things that they can change about their lives through resolutions in hopes to better themselves. It’s the one time of the year in which the majority of people are collectively opening their minds to a version of humility that recognizes unhealthy behaviors. Ironically, this mental processing that happens each year shows that our subconscious admits to being wrong but continues on by either choice or impulse.

Today we’re going to talk about the essence and practicality of humility. We’re going to start by breaking down our common deflection process of criticizing our neighbor. We’re then going to take an honest look in the mirror to recognize and admit our flaws as we determine the person who we want to become. And at the end, we’re going to analyze forgiveness and how it is a direct tap to the level of our humility.

The reason that this topic is so important to talk about is because pride is the devil's trap that leads us farther away from God and healthy community. Time and time again, the unchecked pride of an individual has led them down a path of self-righteousness and isolation as they become their own demi-god. As they expect other people to bow down to them, they don’t even realize their self-destructive nature tearing away at the few meaningful relationships they have left. Humility is not only the solution but a commandment of God.

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1. In Plank Sight [IT IS A PROUD AND HARD HEART THAT DEFLECTS BLAME ONTO OTHERS]

While it seems like a common defense mechanism, deflecting blame or responsibility onto someone else reveals the pride of people’s hearts. We settle in different states of either toxicity or mediocre living when we refuse to look in the mirror. And the more that we try to point the finger at someone else, the more that should be reflected on by the person pointing.

(Matthew 7:1-5)

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2. Walk The Plank [IT’S EASIER TO LOVE OTHERS WHEN YOU REALIZE THAT YOU’RE IMPERFECT TOO]

Unless you’re incredibly photogenic, most people hate to see themselves in photos, videos or even audio recordings. We quickly pick apart every little flaw we feel insecure about as it feels cringy to see the reflection of yourself. It only makes sense that we feel subconsciously similar to our character traits and personality flaws that aren’t up to par to what we want them to be.

(James 4:6-10)

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3. Nail It To The Plank [FORGIVENESS IS THE QUICKEST PATH TO HUMILITY]

One of the most humbling things that a person can do is to forgive. Especially when the forgiveness isn’t deserved. It’s a complete act of humility to give up a sense or opportunity of being justified. While it is one of the quickest paths to humility, it can also be the most difficult one. Our world is full of pride, evil and pain. Nearly all of which is delivered by the hands of people in our lives. But forgiveness isn’t as much about what you’re giving to that person as it is the freedom you’re giving to yourself.

(Luke 6:27-38)

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