Choose Humility

Over the next four weeks we are going to learn the practical principles to live and teach if we are going to be people whom Live a Legacy. So over the next four weeks I will post some practical suggestions on implementing four Legacy Principles. These principles are foundational to being people who are dependent upon Christ to live a life that honors and glorifies him.

Instead of trying to get this into one solid time block and becoming frustrated, work it in throughout your week. Begin the discussion today and carry it through this week each day. Follow Moses’ Model: Simple and frequent conversations about Jesus. This week’s theme, the first legacy principle, is “Humble Yourself.”

Legacy Principle #1: Humble Yourself.

Ask these types of questions:

What is humility?  What is pride?  How can we choose humility personally? As a family?  In what ways have we chosen pride in the past? Or any others you find in The Journey Daily Guide.

Memorize this verse:

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

~James 4:10, ESV

Read and discuss these passages:

James 4:1-10

Philippians 2:1-11

Keeping it simple does not mean that it will not have a profound effect on you and your family. Keep your conversations short and frequent. Use examples of people who display pride or humility while you live life together. Whether that is at a sporting event, watching television, or eating together. Christ at the center means we bring him into every area of our lives. Living a Legacy begins with the intentional choice to be a person who submits himself or herself to God. May God bless you as you choose humility in your life this week.