【双语灵修】操练谦卑PRACTICING HUMILITY

腓立比书 2:3-4 3月4日

凡事不可结党，不可贪图虚浮的荣耀，只要存心谦卑，各人看别人比自己强。各人不要单顾自己的事，也要顾别人的事。

操练谦卑

“凡事不可结党，不可贪图虚浮的荣耀，只要存心谦卑，各人看别人比自己强。各人不要单顾自己的事，也要顾别人的事。” -腓 2:3-4

我年轻的时候，常常觉得有必要去证明自己。无论是在学校、运动或社交场合中，我总是努力成为最好的，想超越他人，并寻求认可。有一天，一位导师温和地指出，我不断需要认可的根源在于骄傲和没有安全感。他与我分享了谦卑的重要性，指出真正的伟大在于服侍他人，并将他们的需求置于自己之上。

这是一个很难学习的功课，但它改变了我的观念。践行谦卑并非是自然而然就能做到的事，它需要有意识的努力，和一颗被神的恩典转化的心。这意味着要认识到，我们所拥有的每一样美好的事物，都是来自神，而我们并不比别人优越。谦卑还包括承认自身的限制，以及愿意向他人学习，即使对方可能被我们认为没那么经验丰富。

耶稣是谦卑的最佳典范，尽管祂是神，却选择谦卑自己，取了奴仆的形象，为我们牺牲自己的生命。在效法祂的榜样中，我们学懂珍视他人，更多去聆听，并且不求回报地去服侍。

我已明白到谦卑能让我们透过神的眼光去看待人，并且带着怜悯和恩典去回应人。操练谦卑意味着放下自负，秉持仆人的心，就如耶稣所做的那样。

祷告

主啊，求祢教导我们去操练谦卑，改变我们以彰显祢的爱和恩典。阿们。

PRACTICING HUMILITY

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - Philippians 2:3-4

When I was younger, I often felt the need to prove myself. Whether it was in school, sports, or social situations, I was always striving to be the best, to outshine others, and to seek recognition. One day a mentor gently pointed out that my constant need for validation was rooted in pride and insecurity. He shared with me the importance of humility, noting that true greatness lies in serving others and putting their needs ahead of my own.

This was a hard lesson to learn, but it changed my perspective. Practicing humility doesn’t come naturally; it requires intentional effort and a heart transformed by God’s grace. It means recognizing that every good thing we have comes from God and that we are not superior to others. It involves acknowledging our limitations and being willing to learn from others, even those whom we might think are less experienced.

Jesus is the ultimate example of humility. Though he is God, he chose to humble himself, taking the form of a servant and sacrificing his life for us. In following his example, we learn to value others, to listen more, and to serve without expecting anything in return.

I’ve learned that humility allows us to see others through God’s eyes and to respond with compassion and grace. Practicing humility means letting go of our ego and embracing the mindset of a servant, just as Jesus did.

Lord, teach us to practice humility. Transform us to reflect your love and grace. Amen.