How to weaken pride and cultivate humility

As mentioned in the sermon at 6.30pm on Sunday night, here are 17 ideas for weakening pride and cultivating humility. It is quoted directly from Humility - True Greatness by C.J. Mahaney.

Always:

1. Reflect on the wonder of the cross

As each day begins:

2. Begin your day by acknowledging your dependence upon God and your need for God.
3. Begin your day by expressing gratefulness to God.
4. Practice the spiritual disciplines - prayer, study God’s Word, worship. Do this consistently and at each day’s outset, if possible.
5. Seize your commute time to memorise and meditate on Scripture.
6. Cast your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.

As each day ends:

7. At the end of the day, transfer the glory to God.
8. Before going to sleep, receive this gift of sleep from God and acknowledge His purpose for sleep.

For special focus:

9. Study the attributes of God.
10. Study the doctrines of grace.
11. Study the doctrine of sin.
12. Play golf as much as possible.
13. Laugh often, and laugh often at yourself.

Throughout your days and weeks:

14. Identify evidences of grace in others.
15. Encourage and serve others each and every day.
16. Invite and pursue correction.
17. Respond humbly to trials.