Light in the Darkness
“Humility Gives Credibility”
Daniel 4

Who has influenced you?

Positive influences never happen without humility.

Daniel was marked by three traits that set him apart:
Hope – launches courage 
Humility – gives credibility 
Wisdom – provides perspective  

Daniel 4

Humility is not …
Low self-esteem – Galatians 6:3-4

“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.” –Romans 12:3

“…bring some of the people of Israel, both of the royal family and of the nobility, youths without blemish, of good appearance and skillful in all wisdom, endowed with knowledge, understanding learning, and competent to stand in the king's palace…” –Daniel 1:3-4

Humility is not …
Lack of ambition

“…ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters that were in all his kingdom.” –Daniel 1:20 

“Truly, your God is God of gods and Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this mystery.” –Daniel 2:47

Humility is not …
Downplaying accomplishments God has allowed

Humility is …
Putting others needs and interests ahead of ours – John 13:2-5; Philippians 2:1-8
Respecting everyone; even those who don’t deserve it – Daniel 4:19; Jonah 3:1-4:11; 1 Peter 3:15
Influencing to persuade people toward faith – Luke 6:27-36; 2 Timothy 2:24-26; Jeremiah 29:4-7

Humility is about a changed heart influencing others toward a changed heart, not changed government, society or culture.  

“Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” –Daniel 4:37

Text the word “invite” to the number 32000

Humility gives us credibility.

“…God gave Daniel favor and compassion in the sight of the chief of the eunuchs…” –Daniel 1:9

Humility gives us credibility with God and others.