Humility is not simply talking softly, or having an outward gentle behavior. It is an inward quality, which is a willingness to obey, yield, and depend on God, and to see our value as God does

False humility disguised as unworthiness breeds danger because it prevents us from restoring our true identity in Christ and rejecting His destiny.

A number of Asian comedians have created videos that poke fun at their "false humility" culture.” In one clip, a guy tells his friends and relatives he can't play the piano; the next scene shows him playing the masterpiece of a piano virtuoso.

Studying about the military and learning about combat mindset is quite interesting, because a highly trained soldier is not just physically prepared, but mentally tough as well, comprising tenacity, resilience, calmness and confidence as a result of rigorous training

True depth manifests God's love, which embodies both grace and truth. Many times, we are our own worst critics, harsh and unloving towards ourselves, and unable to see the truth because we are fed with lies.

By overthinking, we are less engaged in the present, such as building meaningful relationships with God and others that require intentional presence. Overthinking is, therefore, a "grand distractor

One interesting acronym I found with pride is P, R, which stands for Personal Reputation; the other side, divided by "I", is D, E, which stands for devalued estimation (or false humility).

There are times when we are like Jeremiah when we have been following God fervently but are shaken by tough circumstances that challenge our faith in God's goodness. Because of this, we may breed unworthy thoughts.

In Christ, every believer is the bride of Christ; we don't want to defy our purity and commit adultery with the world. In particular, the word "betroth" symbolizes the promise of faithfulness when we receive the Holy Spirit as a seal and down payment for our marriage.

It is a process of careful study or reasoning, so the more time we devote to studying and contemplating God’s word, the deeper and more logical conclusions we can draw from it, or, to put another way, God’s word makes sense to us and becomes our dominant way of thinking.

"Truth" is the pillar of godly thought life, so when a thought creeps into our minds, we should ask "Is it aligned with God's truth?". Having our minds firmly grounded in truth allows us to develop all other qualities that are positive, encouraging, and uplifting.

Seeking God doesn't just happen when we face crises and fight battles like kings did, it isi a lifestyle and heart attitude.

It is noteworthy that love opposes lust. Jacob is definitely driven by love, not lust, because true love is committed and patient.

Being poor in spirit is to understand that God is holy so a man’s sinful nature is acknowledged that causes feelings of contrition which means “brokenhearted in spirit”, so when we are aware of His two places, His high and Holy one, then He will come down into our inward spirit to revive us.

Labor without reward signifies going empty. The Hebrew word for empty or void is "Reqam". In Genesis 31:42, Jacob confronted his father-in-law Laban who mistreated him financially and if God was not with him, Laban would send Jacob away empty-handed (Reqam)

God does not withhold the truth in order to make us ignorant, in fact “it is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” Proverbs 25:2 The mysteries of God are only discernible by spiritual eyes, especially the mysteries of the Kingdom of God, which most people consider “foolishness”.

A bitter person tends to have a sharp tongue that can sabotage relationships. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikros,” which means piercing and sharp, whereas picric acid, derived from this Greek word, is an explosive substance.

Meekness is the true strength. Often meekness is regarded as weak or feminine, and it is mixed up with timidity and cowardice. The definition of meekness is strength under control, and a person who truly has a strong heart and a fortitude of heart can demonstrate meekness.

Biblical "remembrance" is not a flashback of memories or the mental capacity of retaining information. "Remember" in Hebrew is "zakar", which implies not only a mental state but a process leading to action.

In addition to receiving God's reward, these three secret activities serve as powerful weapons against three primary sins: pride, lust, and greed.