2nd Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
Humility is not what many people think it to be, for it has more to do with one’s attitude than the other external manifestations that are observed, such as the disposition and attire of monks and other clergy. Being humble, in a nutshell, is the disposition to be willing to be led by God in all things, even if you may be a specialist at what you do, and even when you may not see eye to eye with God. The Lord has not called us primarily to agree with Him, but rather to obey Him.
The tendency to choose the “experts” over the type of wisdom found in the Scriptures, causes many to miss out on God-given opportunity. When experts are sought after, it’s important to do two things: [1] If you can, find out, whether those experts are God-fearing, or not. [2] Pass the counsel, and advice they give through the word of God first, meaning The Living word and the written word.
Many experts in our day do not believe in God, and for this reason, the counsel given can, in some cases be contrary to the revealed will of God. The person may be an expert in his or her field, but that is not the most important qualification for the Christian to hang his hat on. The children of Israel listened to the X-Perts, who were the ten unfaithful spies, for they reasoned and arrived at their conclusions along strictly logical, and finite modes of thought.
Numbers 13:27 And they told him, and said, We came unto the land whither thou sent us, and surely it flows with milk and honey; and this is the fruit of it. 28 Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!