Habits of a Loving Heart
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the April 10, 2022 class titled “Habits of a Loving Heart,” Shelby Krider opened with a light‑hearted question about eating crow to illustrate the humiliation that accompanies prideful attitudes. She then introduced a song that moves listeners from self‑focused living toward a heart fully devoted to God, noting her own struggle to shift from “some of self” to “all of thee.” Shelby narrated an ancient fable of a frog and a goose, using it as a metaphor for pride and the inevitable fall, referencing the biblical truth that “pride goes before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). She emphasized that God opposes the proud (James 4:6) but gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5), urging the congregation to practice humility. The discussion turned to the distinction between humility and meekness, with participants sharing that one can be humble yet outspoken, or meek and withdrawn, but both virtues flow from recognizing one’s place before God. Shelby concluded that embracing humility and reducing self‑centeredness would allow God's powerful hand to lift each person at the right time.
Key Scriptures
But he gives more grace. Therefore, it says, God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded people. Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.