It seems like humility it something that we talk about quite a lot — and for good reason.  In non-Christian circles, however, while humility is respected I think that it is valued only in moderation.  Pride and its cousin, ambition, are appreciated–if only in secret–as vices that motivate individuals to work hard, seek better things, and ultimately strive for the good not only of themselves but of society.  Too much humility, our non-Chrisitan friends might assert, could stymie productive effort.

Yet, in the church, we emphasize humility and eschew pride.  We are dogmatic that one is always a virtue the other always a sin.   For those bloggers up to the challenge, I have a question or two.  1) Why be humble?  2) Is pride always a sin and if so, why?  3) How do you cultivate humility in your life?

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