Reading: Four Attributes of a Conflict Firefighter - Humility by Brian DeCook
ENTERING GOD'S PRESENCE CHANGES YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Four Attributes of a Conflict Firefighter- First Attribute: Humility
Scripture references: Micah 6:8; Isaiah 57:15; Matt. 23:12; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5-7; Proverbs 29:23; Matt. 18:1-4; Phil 2:5-11; Phil. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:16
1. It is the Lord's desire that we walk
humbly with Him. Micah 6:8
2. God welcomes the humble into His presence. Isaiah 57:15
3. The Lord promises to exalt the humble. Matthew 23:12; James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5-7
4. Pride is the enemy of humility and the Peacefire. Proverbs 29:23
5. Humility is a measure of greatness in God's kingdom. Matthew 18:1-4
6. Jesus Christ displayed the humility that pleases the Father by becoming a man and laying down his life. Phil. 2:5-11
7. The same mind (attitude/way of thinking) that was in Jesus Christ is formed in us as we seek him and trust him to transform us into his image. Phil. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:16