Exalted Humility

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that...: or, as being righteous - Luke 18:9

    There is one conclusive evidence of inherent sinfulness and depravity peculiar to all false professors of Christianity that stands head and shoulders above all else; that is the obstinate pursuit of self-worth. Prideful man will not willingly let it go. We will, by virtue of our fallen nature, trust in and cling to our own supposed righteousness. Or by the omnipotent grace of the living God, we will flee from and abhor our obnoxious self-unworthiness and trust in and cling to Christ and his intrinsic perfection. The false preacher and professor in his inward parts gloats and unreservedly basks in the light of his darkness.

    He is so proud of his cloak of humility! This pompous parasite proudly parades himself up and down every street, alley and concourse of every religion and denomination on the topside of the earth, even as a wolf in sheep’s clothing hiding among the sheep. I am thinking that this prating pretender of humility clothed in an outward garment of intellectual doctrinal truth is the most dangerous and deceptive of all. The combination of intellectualism, charisma and the superficial display of humility is a magnet and overwhelming to the natural man and often engenders a great following. The danger and deception of this procession is that men are following men rather than Christ. It cannot be the man and his visible attributes and Christ both.

    May God humble us before Him, his Gospel and each other as he reveals Christ to us! I pray he gives us respect for those whom he has called to preach Christ to us. May we render appropriate honor to all the brethren as we abide in Christ. On the other hand may God save us from trusting in or glorying in ourselves or following any other because of the way we or he appears to be. Sadly to say, too often when the Gospel is preached, more glory is poured on the head of the preacher than on the head of the Priest. Reservedly, in reverence to God, compliment the preacher. Unreservedly worship the King of kings and Lord of Lords. Who we worship reveals who and what we trust in.