The Upside-Down Way Humility and Hype | Luke 18:9–14

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Two walked into the temple—a polished Pharisee and a broken tax collector—and only one left justified. Jesus flips the script: “For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 18:14) In this teaching, we unpack how humility becomes a competitive advantage in life and business: the resume trap, the hidden cost of self-reliance, and why mercy—not metrics—anchors identity, culture, and impact. Learn how to lead with honest dependence, build trust, and experience the kind of “exaltation” only God brings. The way up is down—mercy over metrics, humility over hype. Takeaways -Pride exhausts; humility empowers—honesty opens the door to transformation. -Identity in mercy → identity in metrics (you’re formed by grace, not applause). -Humility accelerates innovation and trust (questions over posturing). -Self-reliance is costly; dependence creates durable culture. -If you want to be lifted, go low—God exalts the humble (Luke 18:14). Subscribe for weekly teachings on the spiritual side of business and life, then share one concrete way you’ll practice “downward leadership” this week. Where are you trading mercy for metrics—and what would change if you flipped it?