The various effective ways of Humbling Oneself

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 20th Week - Saturday*

*GOSPEL - Mt 21:1-12*

*First Reading - Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17*

*The various effective ways of Humbling Oneself*

*1) Listening to those who are in the seat of Moses*

In today's Gospel Jesus says *Do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you,*. 

Those who take the position of Moses, usually tell us what is good to do. Those people who are in that position may not tell us to do harm or evil things 

Since they tell us what is good and beneficial, it is better that we follow what they say, even if the person who is that position may not personally follow what he/she says. 

Only those who are humble in nature will follow such things and not the arrogant one. 

So this is one of the ways of humbling oneself 

*2) Don't expect some one else to you Master*

Master is a word, which shows the position of the person 

Only those who are in a higher position, can be called as Master

Because of ones work, service, sacrifice and outstanding achievement, if they are called Master, one can accept the title. 

One should demand from people to be called Master and Leader. Demanding such position and threatening people through various ways, to be called as *Master* is not a sign of humility. Rather it is a sign of arrogance and hypocrisy

*3) Not to demand honorable places in every function*

There are some people who always demand special place of honour for everything. 

They think that they have to be honoured, recognised and and given prominent places for everything

This is not the sign of humility. But this is the sign of craving for recognition and trying to project a better image, which is not actuslly found in the person 

This is purely the act of hypocrisy, which goes against the virtue of humility

*4) Having a servant's attitude*

Jesus says, one who has servant's attitude, will be great and that becomes a great virtue of humility

Having servants attitude means, ready for any good work

Mother Theresa was the great servant of Jesus the Lord, because she did her service in the attitude of a servant. She was ready to serve the poorest of the poor. She touched people those who were refused by other people 

She lived with those people, those who were left by everyone

She did work, which others were refused to do. 

This is the real servant's attitude, which can be practiced only by those who are humble in nature  

*5) The other various other ways of Humbling oneself  - in our day today life*

*Forgiveness* Only a humble person will able to forgive. Forgiveness helps us to practice the virtue of humility

*Tolerance* It a quality which helps us to become humble and to live a meaningful life

*Smile* Proud will never smile. Smile makes us humane and builds the relationship

*Generosity* Those who find in meaning in generosity are those who practice the virtue of humility

*Positive Energy* Humility builds up the positive energy, Which is very much necessary in our life 

*Selfless Service* : Only a humble person will be able to render the selfless service to others 

*6) The Result of the Virtue of Humility*

Jesus says *"Whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”*

Humility makes a person great not only in the sight of men, but also in the sight of God. 

Humility takes a person to the highest possible heights, because humility in itself is so powerful 

*6) My Life and the virtue of Humility*

How far I practice the virtue of humility? 

What are the ways through which I practice humility in my life? 

What are the obstacles to practice the virtue of humility? 

Do I feel that becoming humble is bellow my dignity? 

How do I evaluate my own life with regard to the practice of humility???

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*