What can a child’s clubhouse teach us about spiritual maturity?
Sometimes the deepest truths come in the simplest packages. I once heard about a rule posted on the wall of a kids’ backyard clubhouse that captured the essence of biblical humility better than many theology textbooks. The rule was this: “Nobody act big. Nobody act small. Everybody act medium.”
In this lighthearted yet convicting video, “Act Medium,” we explore the virtue of being “right-sized.” We live in a culture that encourages us to inflate our egos or, conversely, to wallow in self-pity. But the biblical call is different. It is a call to honest humility—finding contentment in being exactly who God created you to be, without the need to show off or shrink back.
In this lesson on balance, we discover:
- The Clubhouse Rule: A humorous but profound look at how we should relate to one another.
- The Danger of Extremes: Avoiding the traps of arrogance (“acting big”) and insecurity (“acting small”).
- Authentic Humility: Learning to be comfortable in your own skin, acknowledging your gifts without letting them go to your head.
My friend, you don’t need to be the star of the show, but you don’t need to hide in the wings either. Let’s learn to just “act medium” together.
