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Why is humility important in relationships among believers?

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Humility fosters peace and prevents strife among believers, as modeled by Abraham and Lot.

Humility is crucial in relationships, particularly among believers, to promote unity and peace. In Genesis 13, Abraham displayed remarkable humility by allowing Lot to choose the land first, thereby avoiding conflict. This act of selflessness reflects God's command to love and serve one another. The scripture warns against pride and emphasizes the importance of reconciliation and peace, as seen in James 4:6, which states that 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' Therefore, believers are called to live in harmony, assuming the attitude of Christ who exemplified humility.
Scripture References: Genesis 13:8-9, James 4:6

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Eyes Lifted
Don Bell · Nov 26, 2017
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