Mankind will eventually come to recognize that the precious quality in human character is the one which they still seem least inclined to utilize. Cherished like some valuable article locked away from general view, humility is often revered as something desirable but much too fragile to withstand the practical demands of daily use.
Honesty, integrity, courage, and the like, are readily conceded status in human affairs because they can be clearly seen as contributing to progress and normal success. Mercy and kindness are conditionally allowed a place in everyday life on account of their welcome balm to the burdened and oppressed. But what of humility? Where is its place in a hustling world of material power and human pressures? Even traditional theological views have failed to afford what could be termed logical encouragement for mankind to foster meekness and humility.
The widely held impression is that humility is a sort of continual mental state of self-surrender without any immediate certainty of protection from prevailing aggressive attitudes. At this period such a prospect continues to present a disturbing problem for many who are earnestly trying to be Christian and practical at the same time.
