The Bible provides extensive guidance on the importance of humility, often linking it to spiritual growth, relationships with others, and favor with God. Here are some detailed insights: ### Old Testament Perspectives 1. **Proverbs 22:4**: "Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life." - **Insight**: This verse connects humility with a reverent fear of the Lord, suggesting that true humility involves acknowledging God's sovereignty. The rewards of humility are not just spiritual but also include honor and a fulfilling life. 2. **Micah 6:8**: "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." - **Insight**: Humility is depicted as a fundamental requirement from God, alongside justice and mercy. Walking humbly with God means living a life that recognizes and respects God's authority and righteousness. ### New Testament Perspectives 3. **Philippians 2:3-4**: "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others." - **Insight**: Apostle Paul teaches that humility involves valuing others more than oneself and putting the interests of others ahead of personal desires. This fosters a community of love and selflessness. 4. **James 4:6,10**: "But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." - **Insight**: James highlights that humility attracts God's grace and favor. Humbling oneself before God is seen as a prerequisite for being exalted by Him. 5. **1 Peter 5:5-6**: "In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time."

Guys it’s not letting me upload my vid. Idk. Anyways my response. I’m not going to come here convincing you guys that I’m committed. I’ve been doing this for a while, a few years now. I had a group before you guys that was ok but guys fell off and I stayed and then I found andrew and I’ve been on ever sense. I brought Andrew on with the idea to make this grow. I have such a passion for this. Man I have a family, with kids m, job, a few businesses, I went through the roughest year with brain surgery and elbow surgery and I still show up. I want this more than anything. It may not look like much now but it’s a work in progress. Come on guys we got this. What can I contribute. Well I am very good at what I do( boat building) I’ve managed big crews, I have a family that we are still together and strong, I’ve beat porn 100 and super disciplined in a lot of areas some still needs work like all of us but I contribute that sort of thing. Helping men with relationships and what they struggle with and more. I’m all in guys. Lets goo!!

Men Dylan was baptized today and I had the honor of baptizing him, praise God

Amazing grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. Happy Lord's day men