Exaltation

The wisdom of Luke 14:11—”For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted”—is a message I could reflect on and write about for a lifetime. I’ve been tempted to print it on postcards and send one to every person in power, but the truth is, this isn’t just for politicians. It’s for all of us. At some point, we’re all pulled by the temptation to exalt ourselves, and I know I have been.

I’ve also found myself forced into humility. After the initial sting of an unforeseen event, I discovered a tremendous sense of relief. It felt as though my whole system, accustomed to the heavy burden of pride, was finally able to rest. Sometimes, we need those difficult moments to remind us of this simple truth.

This state of humility is not about being a doormat or a passive victim; it is about finding genuine liberation. It’s the freedom from the constant need to prove ourselves, to perform, or to measure our worth against others. In letting go of the need for self-exaltation, we release ourselves from the crippling fear of being brought low. We find an inner peace that is far more profound than any worldly achievement, a quiet confidence rooted not in what we do, but in who we are.

About the author

Webb Hubbell is the former Associate Attorney General of The United States. His novels, When Men Betray, Ginger Snaps, A Game of Inches, The Eighteenth Green, and The East End are published by Beaufort Books and are available online or at your local bookstore. When Men Betray won one of the IndieFab awards for best novel in 2014. Ginger Snaps and The Eighteenth Green won the IPPY Awards Gold Medal for best suspense/thriller. His latest, “Light of Day” will be on the bookstands soon.

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