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Ellen Gould White über: "What is humility? How does service to the neighbor work?"
Answer
True humility is not mere pretense, but is manifested in the Spirit of Christ through loving service to the neighbor and a gentle disposition. Service to the neighbor occurs by meeting people where they are, performing selfless deeds, and enriching the lives of others through kind words and practical help. Instead of striving for honor and position, the believer finds true strength in thinking less of oneself and actively supporting the suffering and helpless.
True Humility and Its Fruit
A Christian reveals true humility by showing the meekness of Christ, by always being ready to help others, by speaking kind words and performing selfless deeds that lift up and ennoble the holiest message that has come into our world.
True humility is not a mere pretense; it is the Spirit of Christ manifested in loving service to the neighbor. It is the result of the Holy Spirit's work in the heart. The true follower of Christ is humble, yet never servile or subservient.
Christ's Example in Service
His humility was not a low assessment of His own character and qualifications, but rather that He humbled Himself to the fallen humanity in order to lift them with Him to a higher life. [...] Jesus, the Son of God, humbled Himself to elevate humanity; and the true follower of Christ will strive to meet people where they are, in order to uplift them.
Practical Service in Daily Life
One of the most successful methods [of spreading the message] is a helpful, selfless, Christian life. Those who fight life's battles under great difficulties can be refreshed and strengthened by small gestures that cost nothing. Kind words, simply spoken, small attentions, simply shown, will sweep away the clouds of temptation and doubt.
Seizing Opportunities to Serve
Whether in the family, the neighborhood, or the school, the presence of the poor, the suffering, the ignorant, or the unfortunate should not be regarded as a mishap, but as a precious opportunity for service.
Visit the sick and suffering and show a kind interest in them. If possible, do something to make their situation more comfortable. Through this means you can reach their hearts and speak a word for Christ.
- True humility character
- Christian service to the neighbor
- Selflessness as Christ's example
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