IGNITION: WHO IS AT THE WHEEL?—BE A HUMBLE PASSENGER
4. T e humility of a child involves getting rid of selfi sh ambition. Let go of the desire to be recognized by others as having power and authority. Do you recognize God as your authority? Do you live your life listening to and following Him without any concern for your own greatness?
5. Children do not have a cynical view of the world. For the most part, they have not yet been tarnished by the evilness of this world. As a result, their actions of love have mostly innocent intentions. Paul instructs us to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil. Obviously we are aware of the evils in this world; they are all around us. Instead of being caught up in them, do you focus on the innocent truth of God’s Word and live your life by it? If you do, your actions of love will be less self-centered and have more innocent, pure intentions. T at will help you to be less aff ected by evil and live with more humility—humility as a child.
6. Children are dependent on the love and support of their parents, and they are not afraid to display this. T ere are no pride issues concerning their dependency, and the absence of this pride is evidence of their humility. Do you depend on God in this way? Deuteronomy 8:3 tells us to live by every word of God. T at’s total dependence for living.
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