Week 3: Self-Promotion vs. Humility
- WALT
- Nov 10
- 2 min read
Updated: 9 hours ago
A weekly pour of Scripture and reflection.
On The Table: Espresso Shot of Scripture
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or vain glory, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; not merely looking out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.”
— Philippians 2:3–4
Brewing Truth
Paul draws a sharp line between ambition fueled by pride and a life shaped by humility. Self-promotion thrives on being noticed, climbing higher, and securing recognition. But Christ calls us to a different posture: lowering ourselves, lifting others, and seeking God’s glory instead of our own.
Pour-Over Perspective
Humility doesn’t silence your voice; it tunes your heart. To walk in humility is to see others through God’s eyes — as people worth serving, not stepping over. Jesus Himself emptied His glory, choosing servanthood over self-display. If He took the low road, then humility isn’t weakness — it’s the path of true strength and freedom.
World vs. Word
World says: “Promote yourself or you’ll be forgotten.”
Word says: “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you at the proper time” (1 Peter 5:6).
My follow: I will seek humility first, trusting God to lift me in His timing.
Grounds for Change
(Practical Steps)
This week, practice humility by shifting the focus away from yourself:
Check Motives → Before posting, speaking, or sharing, ask: Am I pointing to God or to myself?
Celebrate Others → Highlight someone else’s gift, work, or character instead of your own.
Silent Surrender → Let one accomplishment remain unshared this week, offered quietly to God as worship.
Pray First → Ask the Lord, Should I speak this, or should I stay still?
Reflect Nightly → Record one way you chose humility over recognition each day.
Stirred Well & Sipped Slowly
(Closing Prayer)
Lord, strip me of pride and selfish ambition. Teach me to see others as greater than myself. Give me the courage to serve quietly, the wisdom to speak humbly, and the trust to wait for Your timing. May humility be the aroma of my life, just as it was in Christ. Amen.