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humble, humility

Definition

A humble person does not think of himself as better than others. He is not proud or arrogant.

  • Being humble before God means understanding our weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
  • If a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
  • Humility is thinking of the needs of others before ones own needs.
  • 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."
  • "Humble yourself before God" could be translated as, "Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness."