# 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 one’s 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."