IC.18-The Imitation of Christ, 18—Guard of Humility / Thinking Humbly

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/ic-18-the-imitation-of-christ-18/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p>"On the Guard of Humility" (Book 3, Chapter 7) and "On Thinking Humbly of Oneself" (Book 1, Chapter 2) are the basis of today's devotional offering (13 minutes).</p><p><strong>Scripture</strong>: 1 Pet 5:5-6; Matt 6; Jer 10:23; Ps 91:4; Rom 11:25; 12:3; 1 Cor 13:1-3; Rom 11:20; 12:3; Jas 3:1 <p><strong>Practical application</strong>: </p> <ul> <li>We should be modest about our personal devotional life.</li> <li>Keep praying -- even when you don't feel it.</li> <li>Hard times can turn out to be occasions for getting stronger.</li> <li>Don't overrate your spiritual strength (or underrate it). It is not a virtue to be overextended.</li> <li>We all need mentors -- they make us wiser and less likely to be deceived and led into sin.</li> <li>Don't be easily impressed by others' apparent spirituality. True greatness isn't about looking good or being honored. Rather, it means humility, love, virtue, and connection with others.</li> <li>Those who teach others / have knowledge will be judged more strictly! &quot;The greater and more advanced our knowledge, the more severely we will be judged -- unless we live a holy life.&quot;</li> </ul> <p>Next:<i> &quot;On Contempt of Worldly Knowledge and Vanity&quot; (Book 3, Chapter 43). </i></p></p>