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Richard Foster & Brenda Quinn | The Virtue of Humility in a Me Centered World, 216

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Richard Foster, Brenda Quinn and Amber discuss the virtue of humility in a me centered world and how Jesus is our model.

Questions Discussed During The Virtue of Humility in a Me Centered World:
  1. In a recent conversation with Rick Langer and Joanne Jung, Rick described a leadership book written in the early 1900's and its chapters primary focus was virtuous living. He compared that to leadership books written today which tend to focus on how to assert yourself, how to achieve your goals, how to find your identity and so on. That conversation seems to pair up well with your newest book Learning Humility. Why this book, in this way, in this time?
  2. Merriam-Webster defines humility as freedom from pride and arrogance: the quality or state of being humble. Will the two of you expand on that definition?
  3. In a culture that is SHOUTING, "Be great!" ,"You do you!", "Busyness and Accolades equal Success!", humility is often viewed as weakness, but how does Jesus view humility and how do we witness humility in his life?
  4. What are a few of the characteristics of humility that may be surprising to those who haven't spent time intentionally pursuing it? 
  5. Richard, you pose a few questions toward the end of Learning Humility to help us discern our growth in humility. As I share each of those questions I would like for one or both of you to expound on why they're helpful to ask: 
  6. Am I genuinely happy when someone else succeeds?
  7. Do I have less need to talk about my own accomplishments?
  8. Is the inner urge to control or manage others growing less and less in me?
  9. Can I genuinely enjoy a conversation without any need or even any desire to dominate what is being said?
  10. If someone desires to grow in humility, where would you recommend they begin?
  11. Let's end with, how can we celebrate and foster humility in those we mentor, parent, or teach?
    12. Show Notes cont.Resources Mentioned:
    • Book: Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue by Richard Foster
    • Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster
    • Book List authored by Richard Foster
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      • 211: Joanne J. Jung & Rick Langer | Follow Jesus to Become a Better Leader
      • 29: Jan Johnson | Spiritual Formation and Hearing God's Voice

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