Josemaria Escriva’s “17 Signs of a Lack of Humility”

In his book, The Way, Furrow, The Forge, St Josemaria Escriva lists 17 signs of humility.

If we’re honest, these 17 signs of a lack of humility are not unfamiliar to us at all because we all exhibit some of them.

If you want to fight a flaw, it’s good to know what they are.

So gird your loins, and here we go!

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The 17 Signs of a Lack of Humility

1. Thinking that what you do or say is better than what others do or say.
2. Always wanting to get your own way.
3. Arguing when you are not right or — when you are — insisting stubbornly or with bad manners.
4. Giving your opinion without being asked for it, when charity does not demand you to do so.
5. Despising the point of view of others.
6. Not being aware that all the gifts and qualities you have are on loan.
7. Not acknowledging that you are unworthy of all honour or esteem, even the ground you are treading on or the things you own.
8. Mentioning yourself as an example in conversation.
9. Speaking badly about yourself, so that they may form a good opinion of you, or contradict you.
10. Making excuses when rebuked.
11. Hiding some humiliating faults from your director, so that he may not lose the good opinion he has of you.
12. Hearing praise with satisfaction, or being glad that others have spoken well of you.
13. Being hurt that others are held in greater esteem than you.
14. Refusing to carry out menial tasks.
15. Seeking or wanting to be singled out.
16. Letting drop words of self-praise in conversation, or words that might show your honesty, your wit or skill, your professional prestige.
17. Being ashamed of not having certain possessions.

So, how can we grow in humility?

It’s a process and not easy. Take one day at a time.

Are you actively seeking to grow in humility? Share some tips.

Humility Resources

• Abandonment to Divine Providence
• Divine Intimacy
• Happy Are You Poor
• Humility of Heart
• The Imitation of Christ
• Introduction to the Devout Life
• The Practice of the Presence of God
• The Sinner’s Guide on Amazon 
• The Sinner’s Guide – Free Online
• The Way of Humility