Humility

... God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble (James 4:6b).

The Bible tells us over and over again that God values humility. In fact, pride and haughtiness are sins. Have you ever been around someone who thought too highly of themselves? It's not a comfortable, pleasant place to be, is it? 



When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom (Proverbs 11:2).

Moses' later life is a good example of being humble. Numbers 12:3 says, "Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were on the face of the earth." Could this be one of the reasons he got to speak to God in person, unlike other prophets? It was certainly the reason God was able to greatly use him.



Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves (Philippians 2:3).

Humble people will depend on God; proud people depend on themselves. As we depend more on Him, our faith will grow and deepen. As our faith increases, we will trust Him more, and therefore, depend on Him even more completely. This is the way He wants us to live.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time (1 Peter 5:6).

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