others who are in need. This is a sweetness of disposition even when there may be no call for pity. It is very easy to be vocal but it is another thing to be vocational. Then, put on humbleness of mind. In Proverbs 6 we learn that the Lord hates a proud look. Keep in mind that humility is not think ing lowly of yourself. It is actually not thinking of yourself at all! Humility is that strange attribute which, the moment you think you have it, you have lost it. A preacher friend of mine kiddingly said that he had a tremendous sermon on humility he was hoping to bring sometime. The reason he had not yet was because he was just wait ing for a large enough audience before whom to present it! In I Peter 5:5 we are exhorted to be clothed in humility. The word "clothed" is used only in this por tion of the New Testament. It has a reference to the overalls, aprons or work clothes which the slave wore over his regular garments. It is a term which signifies the low liest form of garb. Is this the kind of humility of mind we have? Then "meekness" is that with which we are to be adorned today. In this modern, secular, "dog-eat- dog" society, meekness (in some people's thinking) has become weakness. The two are not even remotely connected. It is said of Moses that he was meek, yet no one was more stern or forceful in his pronouncements or dealings with people than this patriarch of old. Meekness represents the fact that we are to be free from any resemblance to an overbearing at titude. The Lord Jesus reminds us that the meek shall inherit the earth. Page 21
than merely saying, "I'm sorry." It is really doing something about it. In James 2 we have a complete exposition on this subject. The Apostle points out that when a man comes to you and says he is hungry, with nothing to wear, do not just say "God bless you, friend — I'll be praying for you." Do something about it! It is impos sible to maintain fellowship with God without showing kindness to
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