Paul constantly knew that he needed to remain humble and give glory to God throughout his whole ministry. Paul conversed with Christ. He was given prophecy to share. I believe he knew how important his role was to the spreading of the Gospel.
One thing he never lost focus of was Jesus. He knew who the Lord was starting with his encounter on his way to Damascus. It only grew from there.
Galatians 6:14 – 14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
As members of the body of Christ we need to remember to remain humble. Our victory comes from Jesus and nothing of ourselves.
Proverbs 16:18 – 18 Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.
The Old Testament talks on pride a lot and it isn’t good.
Is it a proud man that apologizes to others, or a humble man? Is it a proud man that seeks forgiveness or a humble one?
The proud man hasn’t got room in his heart for God. The proud man won’t move over and allow God to work through him, because he feels he has the situation under control.
Check the ego at the cross and humbly bow to the Lord. We are lost without Him literally and figuratively. Boast about what Christ has done for you to others, not about how great you are.