Foolish Humility

The Lord makes His abode
In the souls of the humble,
For the hearts of the proud
Are full of shameful obsessions.

Theodoros the Ascetic

Proud leaders claiming to be filled with Christ while filled with pride over themselves are fools. Though the Spirit of God does not abandon us and the Savior never withdraws His promise to the Adopted, He is not in pride.

Proud leaders feigning humility and feigning deference to God are fools. The people see the error and do not find it honorable. In the same way, Christ does not fill the work of those leaders.

In the wonderful balance of humility and drive, we as leaders can be stronger than any leader can otherwise be. All wisdom and success comes quietly from the Father of Lights.