Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men….
These verses talk about the fact that it’s better to humble yourself by sitting in a lower place and to be exalted by being invited to sit in a seat of higher honor than to be humiliated by sitting in a place of honor and to be asked to move. While true, the mindset, to me, still does not seem humble. The motives seem suspect. Maybe I’m too cynical?
Proverbs 25:7a …it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles….
Phil 2:3 came strongly to mind as I read Proverbs 25:6: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourself.” The motives here speak more of putting someone else before yourself NOT to keep from being humiliated but to help take care of your neighbor. Totally different motives and much more in line with Jesus.
Proverbs 25:7b-8a …What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court….
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for knowing my heart and understanding my struggles when it comes to humbling myself before You. Help me to care more about my neighbor than myself. Help me to always put You first. Draw me closer. Amen.
Proverbs 25:8b …for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?
Have a blessed day.