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Humility: True Greatness Audiobook
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Be Transformed by Christ’s Example “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” —1 Peter 5:5 A battle rages within every one of us every day. It’s the clash between our sense of stubborn self-sufficiency and God’s call to recognize that we’re really nothing without Him. It’s pride versus humility. And it’s a fight we can’t win without looking repeatedly to Christ and the cross. C. J. Mahaney raises a battle cry to daily, diligently, and deliberately weaken our greatest enemy (pride) and cultivate our greatest friend (humility). His thorough examination clarifies misconceptions, revealing the truth about why God detests pride and turns His active attention to the humble. Because pride is never passive, defeating it demands an intentional attack. The blessing that follows is God’s abundant favor“Given pride’s pervasive presence in my life, I come to this book in holy fear, yet inspired by God’s promises to be humble and sobered by his warnings to the proud (Isaiah 66:2b, 1 Peter 5:5b). Scripture reveals to us that, while pride was the first and most serious sin, God is decisively drawn to humility and is specifically supportive of the humble. Only Christ has fully obeyed Isaiah 66:2b (“This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word”), yet He did so as our representative! How marvelous that in our daily battle against pride we can rely on God’s grace, through the gospel, and thus bring honor and glory to God.” —C. J. Mahaney
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"The market isn't flooded with books on humility, but this is the best I've read on the subject. Very practical suggestions for cultivating humility litter the book. Given the universality of the problem Mahaney addresses (pride), the book is immediately relevant to every reader."
— Bart (5 out of 5 stars)
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“C. J. Mahaney is not humble. At least, that’s what he’ll tell you. And that’s one reason he’s so well qualified to write this book.”
— Mark E. Dever, senior pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, and author of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church -
“A much-needed wake-up call on this important subject. I highly recommend this book.”
— Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness -
“This is the right book from the right man at the right time.”
— R. Albert Mohler, Jr., president, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Humility Listener Reviews
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" A must read for every Christian pastor/leader and for all who seek to engage in active warfare against the sin of pride. "
— Billy, 2/17/2014 -
" CJ is one of my favorite authors! Home run here! One of my favorite books! "
— Paul, 2/15/2014 -
" It had some really good practical suggestions to help cultivate humility. One chapter hit me pretty hard. It was about criticizing others instead of focusing on the grace in their lives. I really needed to hear that. I'll probably go back and read that chapter again in the future. "
— Daniel, 2/11/2014 -
" The Bible says that God "opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble". Here's a practical, down to earth guide on what it means to practice humility. Great stuff. Be prepared to gain a sudden awareness of an enormous log in your eye. "
— Lori, 2/8/2014 -
" Must reading for every Christian! "
— Jim, 2/4/2014 -
" Excellent book. Easy read but take it seriously and digest what the author says. Explains humility from a Biblical perspective which makes a difference in ones life. Being humble is being Christ like. "
— Annamaria, 1/27/2014 -
" This was good -- some chapters drew me in more than others, but I especially liked the last chapter (even though it was kinda written about parenting) -- great principles to take away. "
— Abby, 1/8/2014 -
" What it means practically to be humble and proud in the Biblical sense "
— Mom, 1/3/2014 -
" some really good points, very light read. 1 chapter before going to sleep every night. perfect =) "
— James, 12/28/2013 -
" The content in this was good, however I would have liked it better if it had been written with boldness and much scripture verses personal experience. This seemed to have more of a self-help undertone. "
— Amanda, 12/13/2013 -
" This book will change how you view your motives for everything you do. In a good way. "
— Aaron, 11/18/2013 -
" A really helpful manual on the theme of humility. "
— Dayo, 10/27/2013 -
" this is the best book! it really helped me to put God into the proper perspective. "
— Terri, 10/19/2013 -
" My book for July. Partly because I always need a reminder. Partly to prep myself for the book to be read in the next two months which may create in me a desire for holiness, but also may make me spiritually prideful. "
— clAViD, 10/12/2013 -
" An excellent reminder (many times over) of where my focus ought to be more often!! "
— Zuzana, 8/14/2013 -
" Amazing! Can't say enough good things about this one. "
— Vaughn, 8/7/2013 -
" Excellent popular treatment on humility. Fun and convicting chock full of great quotes. "
— Robert, 1/29/2013 -
" This is an awesome book. I have read it once, it is a short book, but it is really hard to apply the material that he talks about. I would recommend it highly! "
— Sarahann, 9/10/2012 -
" Simple, short treatment of this topic. Not enough Scripture for my liking! We used this book in a study group. "
— Bonnie, 7/31/2012 -
" One of those "I need to read this every year" books. Not particularly riveting due to style or content, but a very practical devotional work on a subject that no one can ever master and every one needs to pursue. Get it. Read it. Keep it. "
— David, 6/13/2012 -
" There are some things I really liked in this book. Like the commentary on Eph. 4:29 and Paul's letter to the Corinthians. But there were some things I didn't care for, like the image of God as executioner--"How will God save? He will save by executing His Son--"(p.54) "
— Jeffodist, 3/5/2012 -
" God is using this book to really convict me of my mountain sized pride. One Scripture in the book that I've been meditating on, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." "
— Cathy, 2/25/2012 -
" A good overview of biblical humility. Mahaney tends to take stances against pop culture that I believe are too extreme. However, I appreciated his pastoral approach to this extensive topic. "
— Devin, 1/10/2012 -
" This little book by C.J. Mahaney has challenged and encouraged me in powerful ways this week. It's simple, yet paradigm shifting. It takes great depth and courage to write a book on humility, but I am so thankful for Mahaney's contribution with this book. Take and read! "
— Mark, 11/6/2011 -
" Great book. Clear, practical & Biblical. A must read for all & especially for anyone in leadership. "
— Brett, 6/27/2011 -
" Excellent book on humility that is--as it should be--Gospel centered. Mahaney writes clearly, and provides very practical ways of cultivating humility from the start to the end of one's day. "
— Josueraul, 5/29/2011 -
" A must read for every Christian pastor/leader and for all who seek to engage in active warfare against the sin of pride. "
— Billy, 3/16/2011 -
" A new book that I've added to my list of books everyone should read! Right after Searching for God Knows What by Don Miller, this ranks up with some of my favorite Phillip Yancey books! "
— Lara, 1/18/2011 -
" Thanks, Cathy!! I'll read this one more than once... "
— Lisa, 12/24/2010 -
" One of the most painful (in a good way) books I've read in a long long time! "
— Bobbi, 12/15/2010 -
" There are some things I really liked in this book. Like the commentary on Eph. 4:29 and Paul's letter to the Corinthians. But there were some things I didn't care for, like the image of God as executioner--"How will God save? He will save by executing His Son--"(p.54) "
— Jeffodist, 10/3/2010 -
" Reflect on the wonder of the Cross! <br/> <br/>"How can anyone be arrogant when he stands beside the cross" Carl Henry "
— Byron, 9/8/2010
About C. J. Mahaney
C. J. Mahaney leads Sovereign Grace Ministries in its mission to establish and support local churches. After about thirty years of pastoring Covenant Life Church in Maryland, he handed the senior pastor role to Joshua Harris, allowing Mahaney to devote his full attention to Sovereign Grace. He serves on the Council of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals and on the board of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. He is author of Christ Our Mediator; Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God: What Every Christian Husband Needs to Know; Humility: True Greatness; Living the Cross Centered Life, and Don’t Waste Your Sports. He is the editor of Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World and a contributor to Dear Timothy: Letters on Pastoral Ministry. He lives with his wife in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
About Sean Runnette
Sean Runnette, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, has also directed and produced more than two hundred audiobooks, including several Audie Award winners. He is a member of the American Repertory Theater company and has toured the United States and internationally with ART and Mabou Mines. His television and film appearances include Two If by Sea, Cop Land, Sex and the City, Law & Order, the award-winning film Easter, and numerous commercials.