“Teach me, O Lord, the meekness of wisdom, that I may speak not to magnify myself, but to edify others; that my words may be seasoned with grace, and my tongue guided by thy Spirit.”
–Richard Baxter (1615–1691)
Source: Richard Baxter, A Christian Directory: Or, A Summ of Practical Theologie and Cases of Conscience, vol. 1 (London: Robert White, 1673), 125.
Reflection: In what ways can humility reshape our approach to speaking, teaching, or leading—especially when we feel compelled to assert our views or defend our reputation?