False humility is a nice thought but it misses the ultimate point. You know it when you hear it. I appreciate the comments of that approach actually, because it's better than arrogance which is usually what the individual is protecting against. But still, it never sounds quite right because you KNOW the person doesn't believe what they are saying about themselves. They just know they'd rather sound humble vs cocky. I appreciate that about them.
But in truth, we're not told to bring our false sense of self to the table. This isn't humility. On the contrary, the highest since of humility is to take everything that you are, all of your strengths, every bit of your sense of self and stand as tall as you possibly can. When you do so, then you measure yourself against the standard of Christ and the standard of a Holy, Perfect, All powerful God, you understand that at your very best, you fall woefully short of the goal. See Al Roker above. You cannot live up even at your finest hour, no matter how perfect your posture.
When we attempt this, we gain understanding and appreciation for the price that was paid for our souls.
And yet, we are called to go confidently into our calling, into our roles in life. How can this be resolved?
Our confidence, does not come from our abilities, but from the truth that all power, strength, understanding, wisdom and direction is with us every step of the way...IF we choose to step into it. It is a gift and the God of the universe says we should be confident because he is with us and his will will prevail in us. So go. Go well. Go with confidence, not in yourselves but in whose you are and who you've been created to be. Live out your calling and be in step with the Spirit.
Accept the fact that at your best, you will never be anywhere close to what you should be. Press forward anyhow because he who calls you is faithful and become who you were born to be.
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