Humility

Greater is not a book about the prosperity gospel, but instead has a great chapter on humility. Here are some quotes from Steven Furtick:

Scriptures to read: James 4:6, Philippians 2:6-7, Matthew 20:28, Luke 12:37, John 3:30

"The greater we become in God, the less about us our lives become."

"Because the key to walking in freedom is often connected to obedience in the areas of our lives where we're locked into patterns of resisting God's Spirit."

"Thinking it's all about us is kryptonite to the greater life."

"The only path to greater heights in the things of God is to get lower. The lower you get, the higher God can take you."

"Because Jesus's identity was secure, there was no reason for Him to be offended."

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