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# 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 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.
* 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."

(See also: [proud](../other/proud.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [James 01:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/01/19)
* [James 03:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/03/13)
* [James 04:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/04/08)
* [Luke 14:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/14/10)
* [Luke 18:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/18/13)
* [Matthew 18:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/18/04)
* [Matthew 23:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/23/11)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

  __*[17-02](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-02)__ David was a __humble__ and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
  __*[34-10](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/34-10)__ "God will __humble__ everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever __humbles__ himself."