How Humility Transforms Relationships and Influence

How can humility transform the way you treat and influence others?In this episode, Bill and Scott delve into the transformative power of humility as a relational and spiritual principle. They explore how trusting God and others with our true selves allows us to experience grace, love, and purpose. Topics Bill and Scott discuss in this episode: * Humility as a relational truth that involves trusting God with who you are.* The Biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.* Why self-degradation is not a path to godliness but dishonors God’s gift of life.* The parable of the Pharisee and the publican as a caution against self-righteousness.* How humility changes the way we view and treat others, leading to love and honor.* The importance of letting God be the initiator in our spiritual journey.* Recognizing others as gifts rather than competitors or burdens.* Humility as both a gift from God and a relational practice that impacts influence.Chapters: (02:05) Understanding Humility Through 2 Timothy(04:30) Humility as Trusting God with Who You Are(07:00) The Pharisee and the Publican: Lessons on Pride(10:15) Humility’s Impact on Relationships and Influence(13:30) How Grace Transforms Our Hearts(16:45) Trusting God and Others with YourselfThis episode was brought to you by Bill Thrall, Scott Boyd, and the Living Influence team. Learn about Living Influence: https://www.livinginfluence.com/ Subscribe to the Living Influence podcast: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingInfluencePodcast * Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4kP9Mm2 * Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4hUd9pM * GodTube: https://www.godtube.com/livinginfluencepodcast/ Learn about Bill Thrall’s books: https://www.livinginfluence.com/books This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

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Discovering who God says you are may be your most important life pursuit. Imagine what our world might be like if we believed we were designed and gifted by God for each other. Living Influence is co-hosted by Bill Thrall and Scott Boyd. Bill Thrall is an author, mentor, public speaker, and co-founder of Trueface. He is married to Grace, who loves to mentor women and to come alongside leadership couples with Bill. They have three children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They live in Phoenix. Scott Boyd founded QuesTec Companies, a mechanical contracting and HVAC service business. He is married to Aileen. Scott and Aileen both lost their first spouses to cancer. They together have five children and seven grandchildren. No matter who you are, your influence matters. We believe your view of you may be the most critical factor in your influence. Whatever your role, professional, pastor, parent or student, the most significant expression of your influence will be from your person.