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Goodbye, Noemia – Pride and Humility


Goodbye, Noemia 

In April, we had the joy of welcoming Noemia, a 10‑year‑old girl who spent her school holidays with an Adventist family. Though she herself is not Adventist, and neither are her parents, she embraced the experience with an open heart. She joined us at church each Sabbath, studied the Sabbath School lessons, and even learned the Ten Commandments. For two weeks, she walked this journey of discovery and faith.

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This week’s lesson teaches that true greatness comes from humility, not pride. The Bible shows that pride is like a prison that blinds us, while humility opens the way for forgiveness, service, and God’s blessing. Daniel, Enoch, and Moses each lived faithfully by putting God first, and Jesus Himself gave the ultimate example by serving rather than seeking to be served.

In practical terms, humility means admitting our mistakes, helping others without expecting recognition, and remembering that everything we have comes from God. Pride may seem powerful for a moment, but it leads to downfall. Those who humble themselves, however, are lifted up by God, because heaven values simplicity, service, and a contrite heart.


This program marks the end of her holiday and our last reunion together. We close with Lesson 3 – Pride and Humility, which reminds us:

“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted” (Luke 14:11).


 

This verse is a rule of life: those who push themselves forward will eventually fall, but those who remain humble will be lifted up by God. Noemia, you saw through stories and examples that true greatness is not about being first, but about serving others with love.

As you return home, remember the lessons of April:

  • Pride is a prison, but humility brings freedom.

  • Recognizing our mistakes opens the way for forgiveness.

  • Moses chose humility over riches, and Jesus Himself showed us that serving is the highest honor.


     

We say goodbye with gratitude for the time you shared with us. May the seeds planted during your holiday grow in your heart, guiding you to live with humility, kindness, and joy.

Goodbye, Noemia — may God bless your journey.




 

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