The first test of a truly great man is his humility. By humility I don't mean doubt of his powers or hesitation in speaking his opinion, but merely an understanding of the relationship of what he can say and what he can do. ~ John Ruskin
When pride comes, then comes shame, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2)
The chasm between saying, and doing recognises that ones words, and actions are often miles apart sufficient to question the motives of the one doing the talking when understanding that they are more focused on words, than on implementing those words into meaningful actions.
Meekness is never lost on those who are willing to surrender their controlling ways into the care of The Divine Presence reliable, and committed providing each of us with the necessary resources to implement His plan into our life.
He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way.~ Psalm 25:9
A humble person will understand through their daily experiences that their intellectual awareness is heightened when choosing to accept, and implement the advice offered by Divine Wisdom, inviting each of us to let Him provide us with the solutions to our life's dilemmas.
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;
~ Colossians 3:12
When our cleverness gives way to wise thoughts seeded into our conscious awareness there grows an understanding that our earlier ego driven habits are being transformed daily by a loving, and supportive friend desiring nothing more than we do all that He asks of us, enabling His love of us to grow deeper that we may reap the benefits of a life devoted to loving, and supporting all sent to us by Our Father.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
~James 3:17
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