Psalms 131:1
LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
The verse calls for humility of the inner life, with the heart kept free from pride and haughtiness. It calls for humility of outlook, with the eyes not lofty and the self not put forward. It calls for restraint from exercising oneself in great matters and things too high, that lie beyond one's proper place and ability.
In the work of God this means faithfully doing what can be done in simplicity and with divine grace while quietly waiting for the Lord to do His work, rather than exercising human powers in matters too high for human control and ability. It means not fretting, even fretting life away, when the work does not move as fast as desired, and not losing faith and courage. It means not overtaxing mind and body and unbalancing the mind by trying to perform impossibilities. Instead it means keeping the word of His patience, encouraging the heart in hope, and praying much. Such patience and prayer keep the work from being hindered and retarded by human haste and worry.
The verse applies to poor and uneducated church members, who are not to be excluded from church privileges. They are to be taught their place and to refrain from matters beyond them. When they do so, the church will have a more saving influence.