For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ website.

Scriptures:
* 2 Cor 4:18
* Romans 12:3,16
* James 4:6
* John 15:4
* 1 Cor 4:7
* Matt 11:7
* Isa 40:6.

Practicals:

• Be willing to take on thankless or dirty tasks.
• Don't be arrogant because of the education you have been privileged to receive.
• Older people (especially), let's not take pride in our wealth or possessions or financial security.
• Nor should we boast in the powerful or important people we know.
• Nor should we glory in our athleticism or fitness. Longevity and health are not promised.
• Any particular skills we have are not really our own -- everything we have, we have received.
• Last, if we are not at peace, perhaps it is because we are lacking in humility.

Our next devotional: "How Selfish Love Hinders Us" (Book 3, Chapter 27)

For 31 à Kempis quotes, visit the Anthology page and scroll down.