Introduction: Humility is an essential Christian virtue that acknowledges our dependence on God's authority and grace.
1. The centurion's humility is illustrated through his plea for Jesus to heal his servant (Matthew 8:5-8).
A. He recognized his own unworthiness, saying he was not worthy to have Jesus under his roof.
B. His humility was paired with faith, trusting Jesus' authority over distance and disease.
2. The centurion acknowledges Jesus' authority, a recognition central to his humility (Luke 7:6-8).
A. He compared Jesus' authority to his own, seeing Jesus as a higher authority who commands creation.
B. This understanding of authority mirrored his humble submission and respect toward Jesus.
3. Jesus commends the centurion's faith, highlighting humility as key to receiving God's grace (Matthew 8:10; Luke 7:9).
A. Jesus was amazed at his faith, unmatched even in Israel, showing God's grace to the humble.
B. This narrative exemplifies that true humility leads to divine commendation and blessing.
Conclusion: By acknowledging our unworthiness and submitting to God's authority, we experience transformation and divine grace. Emulate the centurion's humility: trust God's power, recognize his authority, and witness his miraculous work in our lives.
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