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1.3 KiB
1.3 KiB
humble, humility
Definition:
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.
- To be humble before God means to understand 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 caring about the needs of others more than 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."
Bible References:
- James 01:19-21
- James 03:13-14
- James 04:8-10
- Luke 14:10-11
- Luke 18:13-14
- Matthew 18:4-6
- Matthew 23:11-12
##Examples from the Bible stories: ##
*17:02 David was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God. *34:10 "God will humble everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever humbles himself."