Is humility so important that if we miss it in our youth, God designed it to be among life’s last great lessons in old age? Let’s begin in Psalm 131.
A Song of Ascents. By David. (WEB)
Are pride and arrogance something we left behind in our youth? Were we like many young people, know-it-alls? Has age humbled us? Is this why people tend to vote in unwise people who tout popular simplistic solutions, whereas wise people may state unpopular truths?
Lord, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes arrogant; Nor do I involve myself in great matters, Or in things too difficult for me. (Ps 131:1 NASB)
Have we become quiet and calm like many in old age, who have learned that the world really does not have any answers, but only God does? Have we learned life’s last great lesson, the humility of a child content in God’s hands?
But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. (Ps 131:2 NIV)
As we age, do we realize that there is no hope in this body or this world, but our only real hope is in the Lord?
O Israel, hope in the Lord From this time forth and forever. (Ps 131:3 NKJV)
What advice does James give about the necessity of humility?
And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. Let there be tears for what you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep grief. Let there be sadness instead of laughter, and gloom instead of joy. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (James 4:6-10 NLT)
Is humility so important that if we miss it in our youth, God designed it to be among life’s last great lessons in old age? You decide!
