May 18, 2025

In Luke 14:7-11, Jesus observes people jockeying for positions of honor at a banquet and shares a life hack about humility. He teaches that instead of choosing places of honor, we should take the lowest seat and let the host elevate us. This parable illustrates how true humility means choosing the lower position and letting God do the lifting, which is counter to our modern culture of self-promotion and social media validation.

Key Verses: Luke 14:7-11; Proverbs 13:10; Isaiah 66:2; 1 Peter 5:5-6; Philippians 2:8

Reflection Questions

How do you see pride manifesting in today's social media culture?

What's the difference between healthy self-worth and pride?

In what areas of your life do you find it hardest to take the 'lower seat'?

What does C.S. Lewis mean when he says 'Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less'?

How can we teach and model humility to the next generation?

What are some practical ways we can 'clothe ourselves with humility' in our daily lives?

How can we balance ambition and humility in our professional lives?

Life Application

Intentionally look for one opportunity each day to serve someone else in a way that will go unnoticed and unrewarded. Keep a private journal of these acts and reflect on how it impacts your perspective on humility.

Key Takeaways

• True humility is choosing the lower position and letting God do the lifting
• Pride can manifest quietly through comparison and need for recognition
• Humility isn't weakness - it's strength under control
• God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble
• Humility is something we must intentionally choose daily