Humility by H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jun 16, 1914

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 41, No. 23.

Humility

By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

MAN'S highest aim should be to secure the approbation of his Maker. But how natural it is to desire to be of some account in the eyes of one's fellow men! The wise man has declared that “before honor is humility.” Prov. 15:33.

From the pen of a well-known writer I find these words: “The humble soul whose main dependence is upon the Almighty, He can best use to the honor and glory of His name.” “If they would cherish humility, the Lord could do much more for His people; but there are few who can be trusted with any large measure of responsibility or success without becoming self-confident, and forgetful of their dependence upon God. This is why, in choosing the instruments for His work, the Lord passes by those whom the world honors as great, talented, and brilliant. They are too often proud and self-sufficient. They feel confident to act without counsel from God.”

We read of ancient Israel meeting with repeated failures when they ventured any undertaking in their own strength and wisdom. Let us not forget, then, that the humble, praying men are the ones who accomplish most for God, and that He will do great things for all who give Him opportunity.

H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS.