Bishop Richard C. Edgley
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Humility is empowering.
Following the example of parents who tenderly cared for their comatose son for 20 years, or the parents who exhibited strength and courage after losing a son just before he left for a mission, or home teachers who come faithfully every month, we should faithfully and humbly serve in whatever capacity we are called.
"These are the many members I see, admire and am grateful for. They are not seeking position, prominence or fame, but each is earning a place in our Father's kingdom by taking care of the business of everyday living. They are consistently doing the unnoticed, the unspectacular, but humbly and righteously doing the important (things)."
Gratitude is a companion virtue to humility. "Humility and gratitude are the true twin characteristics of happiness."
On one occasion, in front of several brethren, Joseph Smith severely chastised Brigham Young for some failing in his duty. Brigham, known later as the Lion of the Lord, rose to his feet and with bowed head meekly said, "Joseph, what do you want me to do?" Joseph threw his arms around him and said in effect, "You passed, Brother Brigham, you passed."
Many in modern life consider humility a weakness. But "humility and submissiveness to the Lord, coupled with a grateful heart, are our strength and our hope. . . . Humbly submitting our will to the Father brings us the empowerment of God — the power of humility."
