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Phil. 2:3-4(NLT)  Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. One time, one of my college friends remarked out of the blue, “Hey, I think I am the most humble person among all of you.” We all burst out laughing and this became a running joke for the rest of the year. It pleased us to no end to see him squirm each time someone said (in a singsong   voice), “I am so humble, please give me some of that bread” or publicly to a girl, “I am so humble, please accompany me to the dining hall”. However it set me thinking about what it means NOT to be humble. So here is a sample. ·       A gentle or quiet personality does not equate to humility. I have met some very quiet, gentle-looking individuals who are also the most stubborn and big-headed men this side of town. I hear they are called the quietly proud. ·       To be shy is not a sign of

Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. 1:27 As I came across this verse, I reminisced about my college days and especially about the C.U. (Christian Union). All who were bona fide members subscribed to an unwritten code of conduct which was only enforced when an infraction was suspected. And so it was that we were not under any circumstances allowed to go clubbing or drinking or engaging in anything that might be construed as worldly. Secular music was out of the question as were movies. Though I do recall sneaking out with some girls to catch dramatized comedies at the Alliance Française or epic movies in the CBD.  In one memorable event, I recall bumping into a livid C.U. chairman on a cold, miserable campus night. I soon learnt he was mad at a group of C.U. members who had gone for an evening dinner with one of the student clubs. After dinner one thing led to another and soon everyone was on the dancing floor. The C.U. members having s

Some years ago, in the heat of the never-ending circles of political break-ups and make-ups, Raila dismissed some of Kalonzo’s allegations with a sarcastic broadside; “…that is gospel according to Saint Stephen!”  he remarked to wild laughter from his supporters. From that time, the joke has never gotten tired and every so often you will hear someone apply it to some hapless opponent. Political jokes aside, who really is a saint? How does one become a saint? Or to bring it closer home; can you dear friend, become a saint? To answer these questions we have to turn to the bible for this is where the word originates from. In his letter to the Christians who lived in Philippi, Saint Paul saluted them thus; Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints  in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Phil.1:2 So right there is our first hint. If you read the t