"He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way." ~ Psalm 25:9
I am camping out in Psalm 25 these days. It is indeed rich pasture to graze in. Today's truth comes from verse 9. Humility is a precondition to wisdom. Indeed, it is the mark of wisdom.
The humble maintain a posture of honesty, repentance, teachableness, and faith. You see these attitudes beautifully displayed in Psalm 25.
"Consider my affliction and my trouble, and forgive all my sins."
"For your name's sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great."
"Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions"
"Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths."
"Lead me in your truth and teach me"
"Good and upright is the Lord, therefore he instructs sinners in the way."
"O my God, in you I trust"
"for you I wait all the day long."
"Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me! Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you."
Humility is active. It is a posture. It is a way of living. It is ongoing. It is the hallmark of wisdom.
Lord, thank you for the full textured view of a humble, well-lived life in Psalm 25. Help me to imitate such a life for your name's sake.