How to Be Humble - HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

Enc0urage a balanced view of self.

BIBLE PRINCIPLE: "If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he is deceiving himself." - GALATIANS 6:3.

Avoid misleading maxims. Sayings like "All your dreams can come true" and "You can be anything you want to be" might sound inspiring, but they often do not prove trust in real life. Your children will likely be successful if they have responsible goals and work hard to achieve them. 

Praise specific actions.  Simply telling a child that he is she is "awesome" does not encourage humility.  Be specific.

Limit your child's use of social media. Often, social  media is linked with self-promotion-broadcasting a person's talents and accomplishments-the very opposite of humility. 

Encourage your child to apologize quickly.  Help your child to see where he is wrong and to acknowledge it. 

Promote gratitude

BIBLE PRINCIPLE:  " Show yourselves thankful." - COLOSSIANS 3:15.

Gratitude for creation. Children should appreciate nature and how much we depend on it for survival. We need to breathe air, water to drink, and food to eat. Use these examples  to instill appreciation , awe, and gratitude for the wonders of the natural world.

Gratitude for people. Remind your child that everyone is superior to him in one way or another and that instead of being jealous  of other's skills and abilities, he can learn from them.

Expressing gratitude. Teach your children to say "thank 

grateful spirit has been called a building block of humility.

Next time: How to Be Humble - Conclusion of  HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY 

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