noun
a modest or low view of one's own importance; humbleness. "he needs the humility to accept that he may not be right, all the time."
freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
Life Questions
Is humility an important virtue or value in life? In your life? Is it something that you aspire to, comes naturally or is it a by product of being humiliated or humbled? Is there someone in your life that comes to mind when you think about humility?
Humility is a foundational teaching in many world religions and is one of the key principles undergirding the Biblical narrative. For followers of Christ, He was the ultimate manifestation of humility. Take time to reflect and soak in the verses listed below. As time permits, dig in or discuss the calling and context of each. Find a hero verse that you can commit to memory.
Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.
Deuteronomy 8:2-4 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 7:13-15 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
Psalm 25:8-10 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way.
Proverbs 11:1-3 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 22:3-5 Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 18:3-5 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.
Philippians 2:7-9 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death-- even death on a cross!
Colossians 3:11-13 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
James 1:8-10 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 1 Peter 5:4-6 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5-7 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Faith Questions
What practical action can you take in your own pursuit towards living a life of humility?