Christ’s Example (Humility)

Scripture Reading:

• Philippians 2:3-4 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more

significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the

interests of others.

• Micah 6:8 - He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to

do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Thought:

Some of the most enjoyable people to play disc golf with are not necessarily the most skilled, but

often those who are the most kind. While it can be great to watch someone up close who can make great

throws, if they are condescending, or act as if you are only there so they can have a full card, you will not

feel the enjoyment you can get from someone who is kind. The kind player notices your game, shows

interest in your other hobbies outside of Disc Golf, like Crochet (my favorite non-disc golf hobby), and

treats you like an equal, even if their skill is far greater.

According to this passage in Philippians, humility means we do not live for our own interests, but

we also look at how we can serve the interest of others. This does not mean we set aside our interests,

but place other’s interest at least at the same level as ours. It is important to remember, we are all starting

at the same place, sinful beings, needing salvation through Christ. Even more important, Christ showed

us true humility by laying down His majesty, and took on our sin, so we could be in eternal relationship

with Him. This leads us to being more sympathetic to others, but also open to Christ ministering through

them to us, thus multiplying Christ’s ministry in our community.

A very familiar passage about walking humbly with God is Micah 6:8. How does walking humbly

with God relate to doing justice and loving kindness? Micah was prophesying to Judah about how they

should respond to God’s deliverance. The external act of worship at that time was sacrifices. Rather, God

wanted Judah to acknowledge their need for redemption and in response, treat others how God treated

them. We can do the same today in how we seek to live humbly in relation to others.

Reflection 1: How has God showed love to me? How can I show that same love to others?

Reflection 2: Am I open to both ministering to, and receiving ministry from others?

Prayer: Lord, thank-you for Your deliverance from my sins. I pray that by your Holy Spirit, You would

enable me to respond to others in a way that reflects Your love to them. In Christ’s name I pray. Amen!

Contributed by: Dean Langenhahn | PDGA #208802