Brent talks to John Norsworthy, an Adjunct Lecturer at Faith Bible College, NZ about his new book from Castle Publishing called ‘Why Humility Matters – The radical idea of the practice of humility’.
- (1:10) Why humility is such a radical idea. Definition of humility;
- (4:30) Is the practice of humility distinctively Christian?
- (5:30) Was humility valued in ancient society?
- (6:30) Modern political leaders;
- (7:10) The Greek idea of ‘hubris’;
- (8:30) What successful leadership is. Service;
- (9:00) Humility often the best form of defense;
- (11:40) How does the OT value humility?
- (16:15) How Jesus embodies and demonstrates humility;
- (20:00) How Paul dealt with humility in his letters;
- (21:40) Our position of honor is achieved by the sacrifice of Christ;
- (25:20) How we best practice humility;
Links mentioned in this episode:
Why Humility Matters: The radical idea of the practice of humility : Norsworthy, John: Amazon.com.au: Books
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