This short book is an eclectic mixture, typical of the writings of Richard Foster. He examines the virtue of humility for one year, using the calendar of the Lakota Indians as his framework. He also includes excerpts from the writings of many classic Christian authors including Andrew Murray, William Law, Bernard of Clairvaux, Thomas a Kempis, Julian of Norwich and more. There are many suggestions for further reading in the back of the book.
Here are some of his take-aways after a year of studying and praying about humility.
- Humility has been a prized virtue all through Christian history.
- We can make progress in humility by cooperating with the grace of God
- Humility makes us more human, more genuinely accessible to others
- Humility allows us to care more fully for the needs of others
Although Foster's theology is too syncretistic for me, there is much to be learned from his research as well as personal musings. Do not expect a logical treatment -- instead, he goes wherever his prayers and reading take him.
VERDICT: 4 STARS. Easy to read and challenging.
For another book by Richard Foster see:
Streams of Living Water by Richard J. Foster–Book Review
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