Dickson wisely points out that given our differing genetically determined personalities, some of us are capable of more humility than others. That being said, we all add to our humility quotient if we develop greater depth in the following 6 areas:
1. Ponder the aesthetic quality and beauty of humility.
2. Reflect on the lives of the humble.
3. Reflect on how a given experience would change if you approached its outcome from a humble perspective.
4. Force yourself on occasion to act humbly even when you would rather not.
5. Invite criticism from friends and colleagues.
6. Reflect on your tendency toward pride rather than concentrating on becoming more humble.
The last one is especially wise because it follows the same principle that when we reflect on and confess our sins, we have a much greater appreciation about how great the grace of God is.
This ends our study of humility but opens the door to a lifetime of humbly recognizing that all human accomplishments are as “filthy rags” in God’s eyes. That alone causes me to humbly submit to God’s goodness and grace so wonderfully demonstrated in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.