The Bible says pride leads to destruction(thats not exactly how its phrased) I can see how pride, jealousy and anger are related. So mabe the first step to conquering anger is being humble?
2006-12-04 07:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Freedom from pride or arrogance; lowliness of mind. It is not weakness but a state of mind that is pleasing to God.
In the Hebrew Scriptures, “humility” is drawn from a root word (‛a·nah′) meaning “be afflicted; be humbled; be oppressed.” Words drawn from this root are variously translated “humility,” “meekness,” “affliction,” and so forth. Two other Hebrew verbs involving “humility” are ka·na‛′ (literally, subdue [oneself]) and sha·phel′ (literally, be or become low). In the Christian Greek Scriptures the word ta·pei·no·phro·sy′ne is translated “humility” and “lowliness of mind.” It is drawn from the words ta·pei·no′o, “make low,” and phren, “the mind.”
A person can achieve a state of humility by reasoning on his relationship to God and to his fellowmen, as outlined in the Bible, and then practicing the principles learned.
2006-12-04 14:36:44 · answer #1 · answered by BJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to St. Benedict there are 12 steps to Humility. You might want to read the Rule of St. Benedict. As to your question, yes, if you are humble you will know that "there but for the grace of God go I" and have compassion on the one who has caused you distress.
2006-12-04 15:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋