The Humility of Counting All Loss for Christ

 

Daily Reading:  Philippians 3:3 - 14

"Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ."

                                                                                        Philippians 3:8

Humility is a virtue that doesn’t come naturally to most of us, especially as men, and even as saved men. We strive to succeed, to build, and to be recognized in our family, society, and church. Yet, Paul’s words in Philippians 3:8 confront us with a powerful truth: all our industrious achievements, possessions, and status are worthless compared to knowing Christ.

Paul, who had every reason to boast—his heritage, education, and zeal—lays it all aside. Why? Because the "excellency of the knowledge of Christ" far surpasses anything this world offers. Paul, through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, calls his earthly gains "dung," emphasizing their utter insignificance. This has to be the clearest word picture in all of Scripture.  Make no mistake, this is not self-deprecation as much as it is a profound realization of Christ's supreme worth.

To walk in humility as Paul did, we must shift our perspective. Often, our pride is rooted in what we’ve done or what we own. But Philippians 3:8 challenges us to redefine worth. The true measure of a man is not in his accolades but in his relationship with Christ Jesus our Lord.

Walking in this humility means daily surrendering our priorities, ambitions, and even our egos to Christ. It means acknowledging that we are nothing without Him and that all we have is from Him. This doesn’t diminish our worth—it magnifies His grace.

Today, take time to reflect: What are you holding onto that competes with Christ for your attention and allegiance? Ask Him to help you see those things as they truly are—temporary and ultimately unfulfilling.

When we humble ourselves before Christ, we gain what truly matters. In Him, we find purpose, identity, and eternal hope. And that, brothers, is a treasure worth every sacrifice.