PsyBlog
recently came up with eight psychological benefits of being humble. As a God-fearing, Christian woman I am well
aware of how important it is to live a life of humility.
Proverbs 11:2 says, “When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.”
As well in Proverbs 15:33 “The fear of the Lord teaches a
man wisdom and humility comes before honor.”
God guides us with his words in Titus 3:2 “to slander no
one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all
men.”
We will be rewarded for our humility, according to Matthew
23:12 “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself
will be exalted.”
God made a promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14 “if my people, who
are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and
turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive
their sin and will heal their land.”
In Proverbs 3:34, “He mocks proud mockers, but gives grace
to the humble.”
I believe in God’s promises and I hope that I can lead a
life of humility that He is proud of and celebrates my life.
Current society does not celebrate a humble person. They
seek those who are over confident and exuberant. It is the excitement and drama of reality TV
that catches the world’s attention, not that of a middle aged woman who wants
to help other writers become successful in any way she can.
But, even with God’s grace, I can gain psychological
benefits of being humble.
1.
Humble people are better able to cope with
anxiety about their mortality.
2.
Humble leaders are not only better liked, but
are more effective leaders.
3.
Having high self-control is one key to a
successful life.
4.
The humble not only make better managers, but
make better employees.
5.
Being humble may make you better in school.
6.
Humble people don’t think they are entitled.
7.
Humble people are more helpful.
8.
Humble people have better relationships because
they are better at accepting people for who they are.
Dictionary.com
defines “humble”
hum·ble [huhm-buh
l, uhm-]
adjective, hum·bler, hum·blest.
1.
not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
2.
having a feeling of insignificance,
inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence
of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble.
3.
low in rank, importance, status,
quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home.
4.
courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong.
5.
low in height, level, etc.; small
in size: a humble member of the galaxy.
I
am not a proud or arrogant woman. I am a humble woman who wants to please my
God and help others. That is how I live my life.
