Many Britons were surprised not so long ago the diaries of the late Lord Reith, founder of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), were published. "I have brilliance, intellect and all sorts of things," he writes. . . I hate ordinary people and rarely acknowledge the size of others.
Do you also find that you "rarely acknowledge the greatness of others"? It is a simple omission. In the extreme case of Lord Ritch, his pale view of others often led to bitterness and frustration. For example, he wrote about his grief at being reduced to the level of "ordinary man" when Churchill removed him from the British government. He complained that his successor took his old government car and put it on the bus line like everyone else. "I had a big fight with myself," he said. "I often have tears in my eyes.
Fortunately, most people do not see other people as extremists. But isn't brilliance and self-confidence common in people you know or live with? Many people see aggression and self-confidence as the only way to "move on". A recently popular book called "Winning Through Bullying" promotes the idea that the way to do business is to intimidate - to intimidate, deceive, manipulate and manipulate for your own benefit - in short. Consider yourself inferior.
Often these higher melodies are translated into words or deeds that suggest, "Why should I tolerate your ignorance?" or "Who do you think you are?" Now you can think back to the times when you faced this ghost, when you faced a pompous bureaucrat, an arrogant employee or an abusive spouse.
The point is that this has been the human attitude for centuries. When the ancient Greek language was asked to express a new Christian thought - "with humility to see others as superior" - it was so foreign to most Greek expressions that the author of the Bible had to invent a new word. "The Humility of the Spirit". In a comment, he says: “The idea I wanted to express was an idea that previously had no place in Greek thought or in the Greek language. Everyone would be confident and that no one but an idiot or a coward would give in to a rival on their own. "- The interpreter's bible.
But is it stupid or cowardly to "consider yourself superior to others"? Never. "It is easy to despise others," wrote the English Lord Peterborough; "To despise yourself is the difficulty." Yes, feelings of self-worth come easily to most of us, but humility requires much more of a person, especially a gifted one.
How easy it is to think, "I worked hard to get where I am" and see how worse those who do not do so well are. But if you were born with disabilities or disabilities, would you be where you are now? Where did you get the talent and initiative or the education and knowledge you have? The Bible asks important questions about this: “Who makes you so important, my friend? What do you have that has not got you? If you really have everything as a gift, why dare you?
A person who believes that others are superior to himself or herself is not necessarily a retired supporter. You may have the ability to show great leadership skills. Of all the qualities that a person in a position of responsibility can have, it is the humility that she enjoys the most with those she leads or directs.
When some of Christ's apostles discussed which was greatest, he quickly shattered his great illusions by telling them what made them great. He noted that it is customary that those who are allowed to "dominate" him. But "that shouldn't happen to you," he replied. The taller of you has to pretend that you are the youngest, the leader, as you serve.
The wisdom of this principle is clear when you remember the last time someone treated you like you were inferior. Did you want to work with this person? Or it caused some irritation and irritation, maybe the reaction, "Who do you think you are?" Remember, the next time you're tempted to give that first push, take to the air in front of someone who may not be as competent as you near you. It is true that he can be superior in these things, but is he superior in other things? He can be good at areas of life that are far more important. Therefore, the Bible urges a person not to exaggerate its true meaning. Each of you should judge yourself soberly.
In light of these principles, take another look at the people around you, this time “with other superiors in mind”. Would it be better to do good to family, friends, colleagues or the public? Remember the apostle Paul's wise counsel: take care of each other and yourself. Don't be proud, go with humble people. Don't think about how wise you are.
For example, a man can provide money to keep a house. But your wife may be better at shopping for groceries or other household needs. It can also stand out in the organization of the home and provide more warmth and softness that children need. The man shouldn't really feel that his authority is threatened when he realizes that his wife can be superior in this way and maybe others. This will undoubtedly increase your respect for him and strengthen the love between them.
Children can also make a greater contribution. His spontaneous and unbridled way of expressing joy and affection, his honest and indescribable little remarks about things can teach even "demanding" adults.
In particular, Christians should understand that their fellow believers have certain qualities which are superior to them. Some have more knowledge and intuition, others more zeal and enthusiasm, others more warmth and sympathy. Who can say that if God chose the most favored from his point of view, he wouldn't be someone we humbly consider? This is why the Bible says, "They must cover each other with cloaks of humility, because God turns his face to arrogant, but prefers the humble."
