Luke 14:7-14

Luke 14:7-14

1. Let us learn from these verses the value of humility.
2. Let us learn the duty of caring for the poor.
3. Let us learn the great importance of looking forward to the resurrection of the dead.

"Would we know the root and spring of humility? One word describes it. The root of humility is right knowledge. The man who really knows himself and his own heart--who knows God and His infinite majesty and holiness--who knows Christ, and the price at which he was redeemed--that man will never be a proud man."

"The Lord Jesus would have us care for our poorer brethren, and help them according to our power. He would have us know that it is a solemn duty never to neglect the poor, but to aid them and relieve them in their time of need."

"Let us strive to live like men who believe in a resurrection and a life to come, and desire to be always ready for another world. So living, we shall look forward to death with calmness. We shall feel that there remains some better portion for us beyond the grave."

Questions:

1. It has been said that humility is that thing you don’t have when you think you finally have it. Humility is not something you focus on that produces more humility, but, as Ryle says, the knowledge of self and of God is what produces humility in us. Would others define us as being humble?

2. We are told that we will always have the poor with us. In what ways are we giving relief to the poor around us?

3. What comes to mind when we think of the return of Christ? Are we filled with thoughts of wanting to enjoy the good things of life, or with alarm of not being ready, or do we rejoice at the thought of it?