What role does humility play in your religion?

Question

If its a prominent role, how does a religious person remain humble and correct the behavior of others?

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Was Jesus humble? Muhammed? St. Paul?

Answer 1

you don't have to spew fire and brimstone at sinners to get them to listen to you. people are more likely to listen to someone they can relate to, who speaks to them as an equal, who hates the sin, not the sinner.

Answer 2

i believe its a question of forming ur intent accurately:

as a wise person u want 2 help others overcome their spiritual inefficiencies and u want 2 do so without feeling better than them (forgive me if i have misinterpretted the situation!).

This would mean ur intention has been helping people out and u interpret departing wisdom as being superior again pls 4give if i've got the wrong end of the stick!)

this can be overcome by understanding that a difference in wisdom is not a difference in worth 2 God; all r equal in the eyes of the Wisest and thus a re-assessment of WHY wisdom is interpretted as superiority is advisable.

Answer 3

As both a Master and a Reverend Mother within the spiritual order that I practice, humility is the essence of what I practice.

What is necessary to not only learn for one's self but to impart to those you have a charge over is that there is a fundamental difference between the act of humility and the act of humiliation.

I do not so much correct the behavior of others as I make them aware of it. I point out things I have noticed them say or do and even that which they do not say or do not do. I ask them to question themselves and to then decide whether they are just or unjust in their words and deeds.

It is not for me to judge or to rule over a being. While my Order does have a governing Council as well as a leader, it is still up to the person to enforce or not to enforce anything that is asked of them. Their is no such thing in our Order as "You Must Obey!" but rather "To what end will you continue to cause harm to yoursefl and to others? Will you examine yourself for wrong words and actions? If you have found them within, will you hold yourself accountable to yourself and to your peers and elders?"

There have been instances where the person has not found any such thing within and all this means is that they are aware we feel this way but realize that unless they see or feel the need for change it shall not be enforced.

It is better to let the individual make demands upon themselves than to impose any upon them. Nothing good or positive can or ever will come from such a practicet. The only exception to this is if they are dangerous to themselves or other but this is very rare indeed.


The Reverend Mother Erenae


( I practice the early stages of a belief that is currently being researched and tested. At its present evolution it is referred to as Life Vision. Currently we hold no residence in cyber space so although there are websites out there bearing the name of Life Vision we are not in any way affiliated with them.However, anyone who is interested in knowing themselves on a higher level are free to contact me.I shall pleased to help you in any way that I can.)

P.S. Do not let the Reverend Mother part fool you, I am in no way associated with the Catholic Church.
Yet I AM a Reverend Mother.

Answer 4

A big one! If you consider how great and wonderful and marvelous and magnificent and truly awesome and majestic and eternal and loving and just and holy God really is, humility is the natural human response. Consider who we are compared to Who He is. Yeah, that's good for your humility.

To answer your other question, a Christian can remain humble while correcting others (pastors are called to this onerous task) by pointing them to God's standards as found in the Bible. Many often do admit that they, too, are still working on the behavior in question. Some even ask -- from the pulpit -- for the congregation's ongoing prayers in that area. We struggle together and all grow at our own rate. Those who are mature in the faith help guide those who are still learning. The really fun part is when I teach you in one area and you teach me in another. That's humility in action. Being humble and teachable is what God asks of us. Many are still growing in that area. Our leaders benefit more from our prayers than from our attacks.

Answer 5

Humility is crucial in my faith. Whatever my experience teaches me, it is arrogant to assume that my wisdom applies to those on different paths. If something bothers me, I first ask myself why. Is it something that inconveniences me or casts doubt on my beliefs, or does it truly harm others? If it seems harmful or I simply need to understand it better, I may ask, "Why do you do this?" prepared to listen without pre-judging. Sometimes naming or acknowledging the behavior is enough to change it. It may be necessary to point out your observations of the consequences of such behavior, again in sincere humility, without demanding change. (You might have to resort to that dreaded psychology trick, the "I" statement: "When you do this, I feel thus.") If this does not resolve your differences, you may eventually have to decide to tolerate the behavior or to part ways somehow.

Matthew's gospel has a passage about a slightly different way of resolving differences. The point is to start from a position of respect. Do not assume the other is stupid, evil or crazy. (It could be YOUR problem.) Allow the offender to either justify or confirm his error, then offer him a chance to correct it without humiliating him beyond his own remorse. (I could someday find myself in such a position.)

Answer 6

Christians should follow the example of meekness; as portrayed by Jesus. He is the all-powerful deity, yet he allowed himself to be crucified, blasphemed, and disowned all for a greater cause. This, I feel is of of the greatest virtues, humility.

Answer 7

God has a way of humbling me when I am dead wrong. So it plays a major roll.