Humility

Humble: “low lying, to make low” Humility is the application of this principle to ourselves. “The state or quality of being humble, absence of pride or self-assertion” Translated from tapeinophrosune, a combination of the Greek words for “humble” and “mind.” “having a humble opinion of oneself; a deep sense of one’s (moral) littleness; modesty, humility, lowliness of mind” (Thayer).

God Demands Humility The nature of God requires us to humble ourselves before Him. We cannot come unto God without first humbling ourselves (Matt. 18:1-4).

Benefits of Humility Allows us to have unity with one another. Ephesians 4:1-3 Philippians 2:1-4

Benefits of Humility Allows us to have unity with one another. Saves us from shame. Luke 14:7-11

Benefits of Humility Allows us to have unity with one another. Saves us from shame. Causes us to be justified before the Lord. Luke 18:9-14 Justified is to be pronounced “not guilty.”

Benefits of Humility Allows us to have unity with one another. Saves us from shame. Causes us to be justified before the Lord. Exalts us. Luke 14:11, 18:14; Matt. 23:12 James 4:6-10

Benefits of Humility Allows us to have unity with one another. Saves us from shame. Causes us to be justified before the Lord. Exalts us. Gives us an entrance into Heaven. Matthew 18:1-3 Pride blinds us and keeps us from seeing ourselves as we really are - unprepared for Heaven!

Jesus is our Example Philippians 2:5-8 John 13:4-17 Jesus came in the form of a bondservant, not a King. He never demanded service (Matt. 20:28), but gave Himself entirely in service to mankind. John 13:4-17 Jesus took on the role of the lowest ranking house slave to teach His disciples that greatness is found in humility.

Paul Learned Humility “Paul, an apostle” (Gal. 1:1) “I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle” (1 Cor. 15:9) “To me, who am less than the least of all the saints” (Eph. 3:8) the chief of sinners (1 Tim. 1:15)