Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness [Paperback]

Andrew Murray (Author), Donna Partow (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

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.

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From the Back Cover

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." (James 4:10)Is your walk with God stale? Are the same old things just not working as you seek intimacy and God's power for you life?In this classic text by faith-great Andrew Murray, you will find refreshment for your spiritual journey and learn that humble dependence on God is the basis of all genuine blessing.For more than a hundred years, Murray's works have reached the inner depths of the soul to change lives. In Humility, you willLearn to model your life after Jesus' lifeDiscover the secret of dying to self and living for GodFind joy in serviceInvigorate your prayersAdd power to your witnessingBring your focus back to God and walk in His will as never before!"By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life." (Proverbs 22:4) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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: 112 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076422560X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764225604
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.3 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (92 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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106 of 108 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

Format: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.

70 of 74 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 VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

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 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord... November 21, 2003

By Rocco B. Rubino

Format:Paperback

Anddrew Murray writes with the simplicity and love of a pastor, without soft-soaping or sugar-coating the truth. His abandonment and love for Christ is evident in all of his works and, therefore, qualifies him, in my opinion, to write a book on humility. You can tell he has experienced humility and that it is not just an intellectual excercise.

The one thing I took away from this book is that humility is indeed an experience; you can hear about the need to be humble, read, and even study about it. But unless the Spirit makes humility real personally to the individual, it is possible to become haughty about the need for being humble.

Andrew Murray's works have added so much to my Christian life; I feel closer to G-d because of the things he has written.