The humble man feels no jealousy or envy. He can praise…
““The humble man feels no jealousy or envy. He can praise God when others are preferred and blessed before him. He can bear to hear others praised and himself forgotten, because in God’s presence he has learned to say with Paul, “I be nothing” (2 Cor. 12:11). He has received the spirit of Jesus, who did not please Himself and did not seek His own honor, as the spirit of his life.” —Andrew Murray, Humility 6””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True humility means finding contentment in others’ success and seeing oneself as insignificant before God, mirroring Jesus’ self‑effacing spirit.
In simple terms: Humility is being content with others’ blessings and seeing oneself as nothing before God.
Key Takeaway
Embrace others’ success without envy.
Themes
humility
spirituality
self‑lessness
Mood
peaceful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church fellowship
- volunteer work
- team projects
- personal prayer
- leadership roles
Key Concepts
Christian theology
self‑effacement
servant leadership
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react when praised?
- What does “I be nothing” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Even humble people may struggle with pride in private thoughts.