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# humble, humility
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## Definition
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A humble person does not think of himself as better than others. He is not proud or arrogant.
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* Being humble before God means understanding our weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
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* If a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
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* Humility is thinking of the needs of others before one’s own needs.
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* Humility also means serving with a modest attitude when using one's gifts and abilities.
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* The phrase "be humble" could be translated as "don't be prideful."
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* "Humble yourself before God" could be translated as, "Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness."
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