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# humble, humility #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "humble" describes a person who does not think of himself as better than others. He is not proud or arrogant. Humility is the quality of being humble.
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* To be humble before God means to understand one's weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
* When a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
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* Humility is caring about the needs of others more than one's own needs.
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* Humility also means serving with a modest attitude when using one's gifts and abilities.
* 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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(See also: [proud ](../other/proud.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [James 01:19-21 ](en/tn/jas/help/01/19 )
* [James 03:13-14 ](en/tn/jas/help/03/13 )
* [James 04:8-10 ](en/tn/jas/help/04/08 )
* [Luke 14:10-11 ](en/tn/luk/help/14/10 )
* [Luke 18:13-14 ](en/tn/luk/help/18/13 )
* [Matthew 18:4-6 ](en/tn/mat/help/18/04 )
* [Matthew 23:11-12 ](en/tn/mat/help/23/11 )
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## Examples from the Bible stories: ##
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__ *[17:02](en/tn/obs/help/17/02)__ David was a __humble__ and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
__ *[34:10](en/tn/obs/help/34/10)__ "God will __humble__ everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever __humbles__ himself."
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