H  U  M  I  L  I  T  Y

Humility is the Christlike attribute I am concentrating on, and I am learning a lot about it. Here are some things I studied today:

Admit.

Apologize.

Be slow to anger.

Be quick to forgive.

Repent.

Cultivate more love.

Speak kinder.

("Is Pride Stopping You From Being a Loving Spouse?" by Aspen Yip, April 2026 Liahona)

Learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart (Matthew 11:29).

Am I meek and lowly of heart?

I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things (Alma 26:12).

Do I give credit to God for the strength He has provided me?

Always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive (Alma 7:23).

Am I grateful for all that I have received?

I cried unto him in prayer and supplication (Enos 1:4).

Are my prayers earnest and sincere?

When they are learned they think they are wise, and they hearken not unto the counsel of God, for they set it aside, supposing they know of themselves (2 Nephi 9:28).

Do I think I have an issue figured out without asking God for counsel?

Submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord (Mosiah 24:15).

Am I patient and cheerful while serving the Lord?

 

One of the missionaries made a great comment at zone conference last week. He shared with us that as he leaves his apartment each day, he says to himself, "Don't forget your hat!" H-A-T stands for humble and teachable. Don't forget to be humble and teachable. Don't forget that there is a lot to learn today. Go with it. Take it as it comes. It's going to be a great day!

 A few thoughts and questions about humility:

Doctrine & Covenants 1:25--And inasmuch as they erred it might be made known (A few of the purposes of scripture are to clarify truth, declare commandments, and straighten us out when we err).

Doctrine & Covenants 1:28--And inasmuch as they were humble they might be made strong, and blessed from on high, and receive knowledge from time to time (Marvelous blessing promised to those who are humble).

President Nelson said: "Ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, for help."

When I read scriptures I am opening my mind and heart to God and allowing Him to talk to me.
When I pray, when I go to church, when I attend the temple, and when I reach out to others, I am opening my heart.
Anytime I turn to God I am showing humility.

Humility is a recognition that I don't know everything or have all of the answers.

Do I have a soft, open heart?
Am I teachable?
Am I willing to open myself to learning and instruction?

Doctrine & Covenants 112:10--Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand (This is what I truly want--to be led by the hand by the Lord throughout my life).

There is an article in the October Liahona that has stirred many thoughts. Elder Lynn G. Robbins writes about virtues. He explains that the Lord "counseleth...in justice, and in great mercy." Elder Robbins continues: "These two virtues are not opposites but complementary." Elder Robbins provides a list of complementary virtues, and these are so great!

• Justice and mercy

• Agency and responsibility

• Faith and works

• Religious/covenant keeping (outward) and spiritual/discipleship (inward)

• Uniformity and flexibility

• Unity and diversity

• Letter of the law and spirit of the law

• Reverence/solemnity and joy/sociality

• Boldness and meekness

• Valor and discretion

• Discipline and lovingkindness

• Fairness for all and uncompromising

• Gentleness and firmness

• “Let your light so shine before men” (Matthew 5:16) and not “aspir[ing] to the honors of men” (Doctrine and Covenants 121:35)

Earlier this month, Paul Quilter gave a beautiful talk on the Savior in our Sacrament meeting and included the following words:

"He descended to be born of a mortal woman, even though He was glorified and exalted.

He descended to be baptized of man, even though He was perfect and sinless.

He descended to minister to the humblest of the humble, even though He was exalted.

He descended to subject Himself to the will of the Father, suffering Himself to be tempted, mocked, scourged, cast out, and disowned, even though He was all-powerful.

He descended to be judged of the world, even though He was the Judge of the world.

He descended to be lifted on the cross and slain for the sins of the world, even though no man could take away His life.

So what does this mean for us? Our understanding of Christ’s condescension should take us beyond our feelings of awe and deep gratitude. As members of His Church, being called to represent Him and testify of Him, our great opportunity is to try to emulate Him."

These words touched me.  I am incredulous when I think of the Savior's humility and willingness to descend! He was meek and ready to fulfill all of the Father's will on our behalf. I love Him!