HUMILITY

Humility is the quality of being humble.

freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble.

humility means trusting God more than you trust yourself

Matthew 26:36-39, Philippians 2:5-8

Humility is an interesting word. Most of us understand what it means, but it’s hard to explain.

Most of us can see when someone is or isn’t humble, but it’s a challenge to come up with a good definition.

I think humility is having a healthy perspective on who God is, who you are, and who others are, which impacts how you relate to people. 

This is why in Philippians 2, Paul says we should be humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves … not looking out for our own interests, but taking an interest in others too. 

Matthew 26:36-39

Interpretive application — not a verbatim Bible quotation. Jesus is pictured as saying to God, “Father, I understand what I am about to do…. I am choosing to do this because I love people so much. … I want to set them free, and give them hope, and make it possible for them to reconnect with us. … I want to pay the price for their sin, because they can’t pay this price on their own. … I want all of these things to happen, but if there is any other way to make it happen – any other way that doesn’t mean I suffer the pain and shame of the cross – let’s do it that other way. … But I love you, and I trust you, so I will joyfully do it your way if you say this is the way it needs to be done.”

Matthew 23:1-12

John 3:22-30
he must increase, but I must decrease.”

Daniel 4

praise and extol the King of heaven, for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.” Daniel 4:37

an amazing story about the transformation from pride to humility! While God doesn’t usually work by making people go live with wild animals, we can see in this story how much God values a humble spirit. We can pray and ask God to work in our heart and make us more humble.

He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. Psalm 25:9

Jesus demonstrated this humility throughout His life.

Philippians 2:5-8 says this: 
5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

The question becomes: Do I really trust that God’s way is best, and it will bring the most rich and satisfying life? 

God gives grace to the humble.
Pride closes the door to spiritual growth, but humility opens the door of your life to more of God's grace. To the humble, God gives patience, and peace, and gentleness. The fruit of the Spirit grows in the soil of humility. Humility is the key to spiritual growth.