Is humility a virtue? Why?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16568)
Philippines
April 21, 2023 7:33am CST
There is a thin line between humility and arrogance. While I consider humility a virtue, too much of it may be actually arrogance.
One must know where to draw the line. A humble person doesn't usually carry his/her own chair, but when praised sincerely, he/she must be able to accept sincere praise. Be able to acknowledge it wholeheartedly.
For example, when a friend praises you sincerely because of your amazing achievement. Don't say: "No, that's not true.". Instead say: " Thank you. I accept your praise."
Are you humble or arrogant? Is humility really a virtue? Why?
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@Kandae11 (57233)
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21 Apr 23
I remember the words of a song popular some years ago : " It is hard to be humble but l am doing the best that l can" . that is all we can do really, weigh the situation and keep a balance. Keeping in mind that people perceive things differently, what they see coming from you may be completely different from the true you.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
21 Apr 23
No it is just a functioning human that has humility.
Any one else is just a braggart.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
21 Apr 23
@Jenaisle No I am a braggart first
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
22 Apr 23
I dont know. I haven/t been praised that much lately. But there was time when I was a bit arrogant I paid the price.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
22 Apr 23
I agree. We don't want to brag, but be able to graciously accept sincere praise.
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@innertalks (23736)
• Australia
22 Apr 23
I would say that humility is actually related to love, as when we love truly, we love humbly, and love opens doors to be warmly accepted by others, whereas arrogance only ever closes doors.
Can humility be overdone?
No, I do not think so, as when we are not accepting compliments, it is not because of humility, but usually, it is from a lack of confidence in ourselves instead.
Humility is patient, and unless we lose patience, we will live from the right side of humility too.
Is there a wrong side to humility?
I do not think so.
Humility is insight into creative love.
Never is it push, and shove. Never a boxing glove.
Humility is recognising God in you.
Allowing God to show you how,
to bow, and love, and humbly flower.
Flower as you are, without crushing humbling power.
@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
22 Apr 23
@innertalks I agree, your knowledge about the scriptures is deep.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
22 Apr 23
I see, you have valuable input in this discussion. So, humility cannot be overdone. hence, if I feel confident about myself. I while accept praise willingly. I know anything positive is related to God.
When you love someone you practice humility. I agree with that, and you said there is no negative side to humility. It is patient and expresses love. I can't argue with that. Thank you for your great contribution to this discussion.
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@innertalks (23736)
• Australia
22 Apr 23
@Jenaisle Jesus Christ was humble to come to the Earth to serve, and not be served, and his example shows how love connects to humility too, I think.
The Jews say that humility is a divine attribute of our soul, and that no harm can come from our being humble.
@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
22 Apr 23
I think it is a virtue. There is something that people talk about though called a humble brag.
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@snowy22315 (208801)
• United States
22 Apr 23
@Jenaisle It means like .All my dresses are too big on me..inferring you lost weight. .saying something negative in a way that is meant to be positive.
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@Jenaisle (16568)
• Philippines
24 Apr 23
@snowy22315 Oh, I see. That's a negative way to put it. I have learned something. Thank you for this.
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
28 Apr 23
I try to be as humble as I possibly can.
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