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Nathan Hepworth explores the relationship between humility and wisdom, clarifying common misconceptions about humility. He explains that true humility is not denying the gifts and abilities God has given us, but rather acknowledging them as from God and using them for His purposes. This proper perspective leads to wisdom, which is demonstrated through obedient action.
[01:13]The sermon focuses on humility and its relationship to wisdom, a topic relevant to everyone with many common misconceptions.[01:34]Humility is not about being unaware of the good things God has given you, such as your body, spiritual gifts, skills, and abilities.[02:35]Scripture shows that our bodies, spiritual gifts, and abilities are all God’s handiwork, given to us by Him.[03:44]We cannot be thankful for God’s gifts if we do not acknowledge that we have them, creating a tension with the command to be humble.[04:49]True humility does not mean denying God’s gifts but accurately placing credit for personal attributes with God, being grateful instead of prideful.[06:53]Denying God’s gifts also means denying His call on our lives, as He has made us a certain way to do certain things.[07:38]Humility means seeing yourself in correct perspective compared to God, not other people, recognizing that no matter our attributes, God is infinitely greater.[09:30]Even Jesus, who was equal with God, did not hold onto His status in pride but humbled Himself, setting the ultimate example for us.[11:59]Humility is the root of all virtues because it alone takes the right attitude before God, allowing Him to work in every other area of our lives.[12:21]Humility involves honestly assessing ourselves in light of God’s holiness and our sinfulness; all self-evaluation is skewed without this awareness.[15:29]We are the kind of “superhero” that has something (gifts from God), not is something inherently sufficient on our own.[16:49]Everything good we are or have is from God, and even the results of using our gifts only prosper if God allows it.[18:13]Wisdom is not about what you know but how you choose; it’s about submitting to God’s greater understanding and choosing to walk in His ways.[19:00]Humility allows you to be teachable and receive correction, teaching, and advice from God and others, which is essential for gaining wisdom.[20:43]Proverbs 3:5-6 provides a microcosm of this relationship: trusting God and not leaning on our own understanding leads to His guidance.[21:31]The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom because it provides the moral reason to choose what is right and Godly.[23:13]Wisdom, like faith and love, is demonstrated through action; you don’t just have wisdom, you do wisdom.[26:53]The story of King Saul illustrates that humility leads to walking in wisdom, while pride leads to foolishness and disobedience.[28:42]Humility and wisdom have a symbiotic relationship: humility leads to more wisdom, and wisdom leads to more humility, creating a virtuous cycle.[31:44]When God gives you more wisdom, you are accountable to use it; knowing God’s will and not doing it brings greater judgment.[32:59]God gives wisdom to those who ask in faith, which means with a sincere intention to obey what He reveals, not with a double-minded heart.
Scripture References
- Psalm 139:14
- 1 Corinthians 12
- Psalm 144:1
- Mark 12:30-31
- Micah 6:8
- Ephesians 2:10
- Philippians 2:4-8
- Romans 7:18
- 1 Corinthians 4:7
- 2 Corinthians 3:5
- Psalm 127
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- Psalm 111
- James 3:13-18
- James 2:14-20
- 1 Samuel 15
- Proverbs 11:2
- Hebrews 11:6
- James 1:5-6
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