The drawing power of humility
Proverbs 18
“Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor” (v.12)

In 1 Peter 3:15 we read: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you … But do this with gentleness and respect.” Real Christian witness always has a gracious gentleness about it which is far more effective than the aggressive approach which tries to ram the Gospel down people’s throats. As someone has put it: “To win some you must be winsome.”A final text we explore is James 3:13 — “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” The real ornament of life which is precious in the sight of God is a meek and quiet spirit. Those who think they are not gifted by temperament to relate…