John the Baptist did not just talk the talk when it came to telling people about Jesus; he walked the walk. When some of John's followers come to him, concerned about the impact of Jesus' disciples now baptising people too, John's answer exposes the heart problem of pride that they are still carrying. Instead, John models joyful contentment and humility in the purpose God has for his life, summed up in the famous words of verse 30: 'He must become greater, I must become less.'
This message considers three aspects of humility which show its central importance in the Christian life:
- Humility shuns pride
- Humility seeks contentment
- Humility glorifies Christ