1. Works

2. Amazing Value In our time, humility is not appreciated as it should be for its value.In our time, humility is not appreciated as it should be for its value. Notice what God says of his association with the humble in Isaiah 57:15.Notice what God says of his association with the humble in Isaiah 57:15. As a matter of fact, God values humility to the point that he practiced it for our benefit (Philippians 2:5-8).As a matter of fact, God values humility to the point that he practiced it for our benefit (Philippians 2:5-8). God has no reason to be humble, but he epitomizes it.God has no reason to be humble, but he epitomizes it.

3. Meaningful Humility… Begins with our attitude toward God. Notice the reactions of many who came into his presence (Exodus 34:8; Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 1:17).Begins with our attitude toward God. Notice the reactions of many who came into his presence (Exodus 34:8; Ezekiel 1:28; Revelation 1:17). Do we honestly “see” God, live in his presence, as did these?Do we honestly “see” God, live in his presence, as did these? Are we truly impressed by his magnificence, majesty, and all-consuming power?Are we truly impressed by his magnificence, majesty, and all-consuming power?

4. Humility Shows… In our response to his revealed will (Isaiah 66:2). Do we “tremble” at his word, accepting it, face value, for all that is good and right in our faith?In our response to his revealed will (Isaiah 66:2). Do we “tremble” at his word, accepting it, face value, for all that is good and right in our faith? In light of the Scriptures are we willing to change our conduct AND our belief(s)?In light of the Scriptures are we willing to change our conduct AND our belief(s)? In humility are we willing to allow others to do the same, beyond pride and arrogance?In humility are we willing to allow others to do the same, beyond pride and arrogance?

5. Humility Shows… In how we think of ourselves (1 Corinthians 15:9-10).In how we think of ourselves (1 Corinthians 15:9-10). Our hard work, all our attainments and abilities are due the grace of God…do we believe this?Our hard work, all our attainments and abilities are due the grace of God…do we believe this? Often, we may be due an ancient warning (Deuteronomy 8:17-18). A common adage: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.”Often, we may be due an ancient warning (Deuteronomy 8:17-18). A common adage: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.”

6. Humility Shows… In how we regard others (Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5; Philippians 2:3-4).In how we regard others (Ephesians 5:21; 1 Peter 5:5; Philippians 2:3-4). A practical way to remember how this humility is shown can be summarized:A practical way to remember how this humility is shown can be summarized: SERVESERVE LEARNLEARN HONORHONOR Just as Jesus regarded us and acted toward us, so should we likewise with others.Just as Jesus regarded us and acted toward us, so should we likewise with others.

7. Humble Before God Listen to the Invitation of the Lord: Isaiah 55; Matthew 11:28- 30. Listen to the Invitation of the Lord: Isaiah 55; Matthew 11:28- 30. Believe the gospel of Christ: John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Believe the gospel of Christ: John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Repent or turn from your sins: Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Repent or turn from your sins: Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ: Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Confess your faith in Christ: Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water: Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Be immersed in water: Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith: 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10 Live in obedient faith: 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10

8. Humility Works