Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “The Importance of Seeking
True Knowledge,” pp. 453, 454, in The Ministry of Healing; “The Sermon
on the Mount,” pp. 298–314, in The Desire of Ages; “The Worker and His
Qualifications,” p. 630, in Evangelism.
“The difficulties we have to encounter may be very much lessened by
that meekness which hides itself in Christ. If we possess the humility
of our Master, we shall rise above the slights, the rebuffs, the annoy-
ances, to which we are daily exposed, and they will cease to cast a
gloom over the spirit. The highest evidence of nobility in a Christian is
self-control. He who under abuse or cruelty fails to maintain a calm and
trustful spirit robs God of His right to reveal in him His own perfection
of character. Lowliness of heart is the strength that gives victory to the
followers of Christ; it is the token of their connection with the courts
above.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 301.
Discussion Questions:
Ê How does humility allow us to “rise above” hurts and annoy-
ances? What do you think is the most important characteristic of
humility that allows us to do this?
Ë In your own particular culture, how are the characteristics of
humility and meekness viewed? Are they respected, despised, or
what? What kind of pressures do you face in your culture that
work against you in cultivating these characteristics?
Ì Are there any great examples of meekness and humility among
people alive today? If so, who are they, how have they expressed
these traits, and what can you learn from them?
Í Why is it that we so often equate meekness and humility with
weakness?
Î We saw how David sought the Lord as a refuge. But how does
that work? How is that refuge always manifested? In other words,
how can we, as a church, be a refuge for those who need a refuge?
What kind of refuge does your own local church provide? What
can you do to help make it a place of refuge for those who need it?
