The Humility Meter

“What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.”  ~Abraham Lincoln

How often do you “smell” yourself? The thing about skunks is, they use their stench as a predator-deterrent. I look at selfishness as a horrible stench. The idea of “humility” has so many different components. If you ALWAYS have to have to have the last word, you might need to check your humility meter. If you ALWAYS have to be right, you might need to check your humility meter. If you contact people to “see how they’re doing,” just so they can do something for you, you may need to check your humility meter, or your selfish meter—whichever one you choose.  And notice I’m saying “check” it. So I’m not necessarily saying these instances comply with lack of humility ALL the time, but I’m just saying check it. =)

Experts say “skunk spray causes no real damage to its victims, but it sure makes them uncomfortable.” That’s the same for a selfish being—it stinks. Announcing how “great” you are or think you may be fits into selfishness as well. You’re selfish in your praises. Your life should speak for itself right? Edward Frederick Halifax, former British Ambassador of Washington, made an awesome statement when he said “True merit, like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes.”  YOUR LIFE DOES THE SPEAKING! Or at least it should. I have by no means arrived when it comes to the lifestyle of total humility, but I definitely strive. I hope you do the same. I’m a firm believer in humbling yourself before God has to do it for you. HE WILL!

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”~Luke 14:11

†Peace, Faith, Love, & Hope†

~M.A.~