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Humility

Name: Humility
Author: Andrew Murray

Andrew Murray · 1828–1917

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Andrew Murray explores the profound wisdom of humility, countering self-promotion in a world obsessed with it. He reveals humility’s three motives: as creatures, sinners, and saints, drawing inspiration from heavenly hosts, Jesus, and God’s grace. Murray challenges misconceptions, emphasizing humility as participation in Christ’s life and the highest fulfillment of our destiny. Contents: The Glory of The Creature—The Secret of Redemption—Humility in the Life of Jesus—Humility in the Teaching of Jesus—Humility in the Disciples of Jesus—Humility in the Daily Life—Humility and Holiness—Humility and Sin—Humility and Faith—Humility and Death to Self —Humility and Happiness—Humility and Exaltation—A Prayer for Humility.

When God created the universe, it was with the one object of making the creature partaker of His perfection and blessedness, and so showing forth in it the glory of His love, wisdom, and power. God wished to reveal Himself in and through created beings by communicating to them as much of His own goodness and glory as they were capable of receiving.

From The Glory of the Creature