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Originally Posted by Scribe
Greetings Manna-man. Glorious study indeed is grace. In my present experience I see, that as grace passes through a man, he goes through certain trials in which he gains Christ. What he goes through and his victory in it become added into the grace of God to be imparted to others.
We of course have this grace because it is formed in Jesus. All He is and has and has experienced has become this grace. But not only. His grace has also passed through Paul. We need Paul's experience in our grace. So Paul writes to the Philppians in chapter one
3I thank my God for my whole remembrance of you,
4constantly in my every supplication, making the supplication for you all with joy,
5because of your fellowship with the gospel, from the first day until now;
6having confidence of this very thing, that he who has begun in you a good work will complete it unto Jesus Christ's day: 7as it is righteous for me to think this as to you all, because ye have *me* in your hearts, and that both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the glad tidings ye are all participators in my grace.
Paul is confident that He who has began a good work in us will complete it. He knows it is righteous for him to think this- Because "you have me in your hearts". I do not think he means in a sentimental way. He means that he was been mingled into the gospel and imparted into our heart. In all his experience and suffering with the gospel he has been reduced and mingled into the grace to be in us. This is his confidence. So now in the defence and confirmation of Paul's gospel we are partakers of his grace. And not only so dear brother, that grace grows. For as we partaker of Paul's grace we have our own particular tirals and sufferings in the gosepl. This compounds into the grace to be imparted to others.
Yes what mystery. It is no small thing to receive grace from your brother. I am thankful.
Scribe
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I love Scribes humble spirit.
Here are some Bible verses on humility
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2 | NIV
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.
Philippians 2:3 | NIV
When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 | NIV
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Romans 12:16 | NIV
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10 | NIV
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.
1 Peter 3:3-4 | NIV
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Colossians 3:12 | NIV
Pride brings a person low,
but the lowly in spirit gain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 | NIV
Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4 | NIV
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
1 Peter 5:6 | NIV
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 | NIV
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13 | NIV
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 | NIV
Before a downfall the heart is haughty,
but humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 18:12 | NIV
Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.
1 Peter 3:8 | NIV
Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.”
Mark 9:35 | NIV
God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.
1 Corinthians 1:28-29 | NIV
So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
Matthew 6:2 | NIV
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8 | NIV
Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
Colossians 3:18-19 | NIV
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord,
and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33 | NIV
Good and upright is the Lord;
therefore he instructs sinners in his ways.
He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way.
Psalm 25:8-9 | NIV
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Galatians 5:13 | NIV
Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.”
Luke 9:48 | NIV
To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 | NIV