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Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness
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There are many misconceptions about what it means to be humble. Some think that being humble means hiding your talents and abilities or being weak and inauthentic. But the Bible paints a different picture—defining humility as a self-forgetfulness leading to joy and explaining that it is a life-giving virtue that frees you from the restricting needs of your ego.
In Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness, Gavin Ortlund encourages readers that humility is not just an abstract virtue but a mark of gospel integrity. Ortlund examines humility both on a personal level and in the context of the church, giving examples of ways to cultivate it—including meditation on the gospel and practicing intentional gratitude. Drawing from Philippians 2 and historical texts such as C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity and Jonathan Edwards’s sermon “A Christian Spirit Is a Humble Spirit,” Ortlund defines humility in light of the incarnation and death of Jesus Christ, casting a vision for a gospel-centered, humble life.
136 pages.
Table of Contents
Series Preface
Preface
Introduction: Why We Misunderstand Humility
Part 1: Cultivating Personal Humility
Chapter 1: How the Gospel Defines Humility
Chapter 2: How the Gospel Fuels Humility
Chapter 3: Ten Practices to Kill Pride
Part 2: Cultivating Humility in Our Church Life
Chapter 4: Humility in Leadership: Creating a Culture of Freedom
Chapter 5: Humility among Peers: Overcoming Envy and Competition
Chapter 6: Humility toward Leaders: Understanding What Submission Really Means
Conclusion: Joy as the Acid Test of Humility
Epilogue: Humility in Social Media Engagement
General Index
Scripture Index
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