Humility

This message challenges us to reconsider what it truly means to walk in humility, particularly in how we use our words. Drawing from Jesus's intentional choice to ride into Jerusalem on a donkey rather than a powerful stallion, we're reminded that humility isn't weakness—it's power under control. The sermon unpacks a profound truth: biblical confidence doesn't come from our accomplishments, talents, or being right in arguments, but from knowing we are children of God, made in His image for a unique purpose. The exploration of Ephesians 4:1-3 and multiple passages about controlling our tongue reveals something we've all experienced—that moment days after a conversation when we think 'I should have said this.' But the real question isn't what we should have said to win the argument; it's whether our words directed someone toward Christ or toward our own ego. Using a humorous hypothetical debate about charcoal versus propane grills, complete with John 21:9's mention of Jesus cooking over charcoal, we're confronted with a penetrating question: Is it more important that others know they are loved, valued, and important—especially to God—than it is for them to know we're right? This isn't about compromising truth when eternal matters are at stake, but about recognizing that in most of our daily disputes, we're choosing between the fleeting satisfaction of being correct and the lasting joy of uplifting our brothers and sisters in Christ.