Humility: For the LORD takes delight in his people, he crowns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 [Paperback]

Mr. C. Peter Wagner Ph.D (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

If the summation of the gospel is to love God with all our hearts and our neighbor as ourselves, then the essence of how we fulfill that commandment is found in clothing ourselves in an attitude of humility. First we walk humbly with God; then we practice humility toward our fellow human beings. Becoming a humble person is God's will for every believer, but it is every individual's choice. If we do not choose to walk humbly but instead choose to exalt ourselves, God will humble us in a way that we would never have chosen. This character quality is so dear to God's heart that it is the key to walking closely with Him and finishing life well.

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About the Author

C. PETER WAGNER, PhD, holds graduate degrees in theology, missiology, and religion from Fuller Theological Seminary, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the University of Southern California. He served as a field missionary in Bolivia for 16 years and he taught on the faculty of the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary for 30 years. The author of 70 books, Wagner ministers extensively nationally and internationally from his home base in Colorado Springs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Regal; Revised edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830730575
• ISBN-13: 978-0830730575
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,220,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

C. Peter Wagner is widely recognized as a leading authority in the fields of church growth and spiritual warfare. Wagner is co-founder of the World Prayer Center and is chancellor of the Wagner Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is the author or editor of more than 50 books, including Churchquake! and Acts of the Holy Spirit. Peter Wagner and his wife, Doris, live in Colorado Springs.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great introductory resource on Humility, December 20, 2009

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Christopher Welch (Northern NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Humility: For the LORD takes delight in his people, he crowns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 (Paperback)

This book was a great resource to help individuals to identify areas of pride in their lives. Drawing heavily from Andrew Murray's classic book, and the Bible, Wagner lays out 5 ways to identify strongholds of pride, and 10 ways to identify progress towards humility. The book is full of examples from the author's own life, and is a relatively quick read (if you don't count all the time you'll spend in prayer and meditation to break those strongholds in your own life).

Overall, this was a great introductory resource for those who are just beginning to break free from the grip of pride in their own lives.

I would disagree with the other reviewer who rated this book a 1... I haven't read the other gentleman's book (although I plan to), but I feel you can get a lot out of this book if you want to.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK IS A DISMAL FAILURE, I wish I could rate it with a BIG FAT ZERO!, March 2, 2006

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Zarah Mayes-Orowitz (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Humility: For the LORD takes delight in his people, he crowns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 (Paperback)

If you're looking for a really good book on humility, this ain't it. A better, more practical, and thorough text is "Humility: True Greatness," by C.J. Mahaney. C. Peter Wagner's book bored me to tears; it was such a huge disappointment. It was written completely from intellect (the flesh), and not out of the spirit because there was nothing of the anointing of God on this text. It couldn't have been more uninspiring. It was such a boring read that most of it is not even memorable. Of what little I can remember, Wagner failed to impart practical application to the reader. Sure he gave personal examples of his own humility, but even that smacked of his arrogance. If you are truly humble, you don't have to broadcast it. True humility doesn't sound a trumpet. Too much of the book was about Wagner, his achievements, and his own humility. More of it should have pointed to Jesus, and how the reader can apply lessons of humility to his own life. This book failed miserably on all points. PLEASE don't squander your time or your money. Buy C.J. Mahaney's book on humility; it will truly be a blessing to you, and it will inspire you to become more humble in your walk with the Lord.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A most necessary resource, April 21, 2002

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Aaron Sperry (Payette, ID United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Humility (Hardcover)

This wonderfully written book has now become one of my favorites. Wagner masterfully proves his authority for writing this manual and then explains that true humility is not something that only a few can achieve. It is a choice that we all must make. A must read for anyone serious in their relationship with God!