12-26-2006 Entry: 10:28pm
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Book Review:
Philippians 2:3 ...but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
It is among brothers and sisters in my Lord that I indulge in such lesson. For all who are called are made worthy. Who am I? but a sinner who needs the abundant grace and mercy of my Lord Jesus Christ.
Among non-believers, the general law is applied. So, there are those who are better than me in the general fields, of which I as Christian must strive to better myself yet not become jealous when I reach my limitation.
By refining such superiority into glory of God, one has done his purpose.
Mable Williamson in her book entitled: Have We No Right, page 98 "The right to feel superior", spoke of how one could not feel superior if one is more learned, more knowledgeable, wealthier, healthier than others. Only an honest person could ask something like this. And diligently seeking after God who is the rewarder of such, one would be blessed richer in his spiritual life.
She provided a 2-step solution, 1. To acknowledge this superior complex within one's corrupted self, 2. To live and experience in full the living condition of others.
With honesty, we should not falsely humble ourselves not even with an excuse of "polite manners". It is in fact the pride of the worst kind. Yet we must be prepared to acknowledge the better in others. A just Christian sheds the light of God's glory, witnessing to others the righteousness of God.
Ready to rebuke and stand up for truth yet able to esteem other better than myself in a hard lesson indeed. It is a lesson in righteousness and truth. A great paradox which only possible for God by the Holy Spirit, in the name of Christ Jesus.[@more@]