"التواضع ليس التظاهر بأننا أقل مما نحن عليه بالفعل."
— John Stott
Simplified Meaning:
Humility means being honest about our true abilities and not acting like we're less capable or valuable than we actually are. Imagine a talented artist who always says their paintings are just okay, even though everyone knows they are amazing. This isn’t real humility, it's downplaying their skills. A humble person would acknowledge that they have talent, but they wouldn’t brag about it. For example, instead of saying, "Oh, my art isn't that good," the artist might say, "Thank you. I’ve worked hard on my paintings, and I’m glad you like them." This shows they're confident in their abilities without being arrogant. Being humble is about recognizing and accepting your strengths and weaknesses without putting yourself down. It's better for your self-esteem and helps maintain honest relationships with others. So, in your daily life, practice being truthful about what you can do well and where you need improvement, and don’t feel the need to pretend you’re less capable than you are just to seem modest.