January 26
The Great Misunderstanding: Humility vs. Religious Shame
Many believers confuse humility with shame—thinking that humility requires constant awareness of their failures, flaws, and shortcomings. This often results in spiritual fatigue and emotional weight.
However, shame is not humility. Shame is a false version of it. Humility says, “I need the Father.” Shame says, “The Father is disappointed in me.” Humility brings us closer to God. Shame pushes us away. Humility opens the heart to be filled. Shame empties the heart and leaves it barren.
Humility comes from love.
Shame comes from fear. Where the Father’s love is experienced, shame loses its control—and humility develops naturally.
Becoming Childlike Again: Pages 43-44
Many believers confuse humility with shame—thinking that humility requires constant awareness of their failures, flaws, and shortcomings. This often results in spiritual fatigue and emotional weight.
However, shame is not humility. Shame is a false version of it. Humility says, “I need the Father.” Shame says, “The Father is disappointed in me.” Humility brings us closer to God. Shame pushes us away. Humility opens the heart to be filled. Shame empties the heart and leaves it barren.
Humility comes from love.
Shame comes from fear. Where the Father’s love is experienced, shame loses its control—and humility develops naturally.
Becoming Childlike Again: Pages 43-44