Hidden Candy

Pride is “sniffable.” I can just feel it in my bones when a preacher is proud. This is probably because I struggle with it myself, and I am often proud in a way that is not immediately obvious. It just feels so good to get an ego boost, even when I know it poisons Christian Ministry. Like a piece of candy hidden under the tongue; hidden to all, delicious to one.

The way to grow in humility is not long hours of introspection, but long hours of sweaty service. Don’t ask if yourself if your heart is clean, ask if your hands are dirty. Humble people aren’t all caught up in wondering if they are humble, they are out looking for the next person to serve. Jesus changed their hearts and he changed their eyes—they don’t always have to be looking at what makes them look good, but what makes others look loved.