Trinity Virtue of the Month for March: Humility

Virtue of the month for March: Humility

Humility is the virtue that recognizes that by ourselves we are nothing: all comes from God.

To be Humble:

• Know yourself - be honest
• Truthfully acknowledge your accomplishments
• Give credit where credit is due
• Down-pay self importance
• Don't brag
• Recognize your limits
• Recognize the talents of others

If we relied totally on God, we would never sin.

CHOOSING HUMILITY IN AN ARROGANT WORLD
 
The humble wait patiently, while the arrogant want it now.
The humble demonstrate kindness, while the arrogant don't even notice the need.
The humble are content, not envious or jealous, while the arrogant feel they deserve more.
The humble honors and esteems others, while the arrogant brags on himself.
The humble does not act unbecomingly, while the arrogant's manners are rude.
The humble shows a servant spirit, while the arrogant demands to be served.
The humble are not easily provoked, while the arrogant are quick to take offence.
The humble quickly forgive a wrong suffered, while the arrogant can't rest until they even the score.

WHICH ONE ARE YOU?