Downward Mobility

Self-centeredness may be the greatest enemy of life-giving relationships. The Bible’s answer to too much “self” is humility. But how do we grow in this elusive virture? And what does it look like in practice? “So how’d your morning work go?” my wife, Lisa, asked me. “I lost a good bit of it. My computer crashed.” She looked at me with astonishment. “I can’t believe you’re taking it so well.” I shrugged. “I’ve written by hand, and I’ve written on computers. Over the long run, computers have saved me a lot of time. I can’t complain if they take a little time back now and then.” “But your attitude, ” Lisa said. “I think I’d be furious.” As Lisa left the room, I thought, She’s right. I do have a really good attitude. That’s good. That’s mature. That’s how Christ would respond. Later that same