Daily Devotional
True Humility: Thinking of Yourself Less
I was reading last night and ran across a quote/idea I’m sure I’ve written about but it’s worth revisiting. I’m sure many of you have heard of C.S. Lewis. He was a prominent 20th century theologian who said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.” I bring it up because I’ve been thinking about what I am seeing in the Media and how we’ve become so PC these days. Everyone is so offended! Look, its inevitable that people are going to offend us either intentionally or unintentionally. The Bible tells us we need to be patient, have some self control. Because being easily offended means we are easily angered. “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.”Proverbs 19:11 This means that overlooking an offense shows our maturity and gracious attitude. It shows that we do not let our egos get big on us. It would also increase our respectability and show us to be approachable by people.Now, to overlook an offence doesn't mean we negate justice. But it means that we are willing to forgive people and not looking for retaliation and vengeance. Key here, forgive and show humility. Be Nice, Grace Wins!
Scripture
Scripture References
Reference: Proverbs 19:11
Proverbs 19:11
Share This Devotional
Related Devotionals
More devotionals centered on humility & character.
April 28, 2026
If God Is for Us
I was reading through Romans the other day and one verse stopped me in my tracks. Romans 8:31, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Let that...
forgivenessApril 27, 2026
Settle It and Let It Go
You ever think about how powerful Jesus is and His command for us to forgive, as God has, those who have hurt us? I mean think about this. With that...
wisdomApril 24, 2026
I Can Explain It but I Can't Understand It for You
A good friend of mine's father used to say, "I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you." I think that is one of the funniest things...
From the Shop
Made with the same heart.
A small nod from the shop, in the same spirit as today’s reading.



