Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (Paperback)

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The Journey Toward Holiness

When Jesus "made himself nothing...taking the nature of a servant," He modeled for all believers true humility. Andrew Murray calls this "our true nobility" and "the distinguishing feature of discipleship." With insightful, penetrating clarity, Murray calls all Christians to turn from pride, empty themselves, and study the character of Christ to be filled with His grace.

Often called the best work on humility ever written, this edition has been edited for today's reader.

About the Author

Andrew Murray was born in South Africa in 1828. After receiving his education in Scotland and Holland, he returned to South Africa and spent many years there as both a pastor and missionary. He wrote over two hundred books, including some of the most enduring classics of Christian literature. He and his wife, Emma, raised eight children, and it is said that their home was an endless stream of activity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076422560X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764225604
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #131,683 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the Best Book Ever Written on Humility, October 17, 2000

By	Christopher C. Alsruhe (Baltimore, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Humility (Paperback)

This book is a must read for every Christian. I have never read a book which so accurately defines Biblical humility. Murray shows how humility is a mindset and lifestyle, not a feeling. Humility is the one-word definition of every Christian's life--or it should be. Humility is the one-word description of all Christ was and is and of how He lived as our example to follow. The most amazing truth in this book is that which speaks of humility being a quality not resulting from sin, but from grace (God working within the believer). Jesus was perfect in humility, yet He never sinned. Humility was required on the part of the Son of God in Heaven before He ever became incarnate, so humility is a heavenly, Godlike quality. We need not sin to be humble; we need to be like Jesus as found in Mark 10:45 to be humble. In other words, for a Christian to be perfectly humble, he/she must be the greatest servant, not the greatest sinner. And if one could be totally sinless in this life, he/she would be perfectly humble. This book is too short, too low in cost, and too easy to read (though challenging in virtually every sentence) for any Christian to have an excuse not to read it.

40 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Discipleship chisel that will drive pride out of your heart, October 7, 2005

By	David A. Bielby "Ev Xpistw" (Normal, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This book delivers way more than one would expect. Let me explain that. First of all it is not that long of a book. But for many people it takes a long time to read because the points he makes on every page are so convicting. Also, it is written by a South African pastor in the 1800's, and has a woodenness to the English that slows you down. This gives the topic a KJV feel to it in some places. Some people don't like that, but I found it enhanced the whole experience of reading this powerful little book. I asked a man in a church about 30 years ago why he was so short and his son was so tall (his son was well over 6'4" and he was 5'5"). He said something to me that I never forgot. He said, 'dynamite comes in small packages' so don't ever underestimate a small person. That's exactly how this book it. There is spiritual dynamite on the pages and so don't underestimate the transformational power in this little paperback (or hardback).


It leveled me to the ground about 12 years ago. It is still at the top of my list.

As a pastor, I have recommended this book to many, many people. It usually changes their lives. The fruit tends to be enduring and deep.

I think this book should be read by every Christian. If you don't have a copy, buy an extra one so that you can have a loaner.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Christian, October 21, 2003

By	Jerry M. Whitaker (Salisbury, NC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a timeless piece. I own an original and this one that has some minor change to the text. (This just makes for a little easier reading and does not alter the message.) This will speak volumes to any Chirstian wanting to understand the posture we assume when we are meeting God. This has become one of my reference books that aids in Scripture study.