What Does the Bible Say About Humility?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on humility
The Bible addresses humility in many places, emphasizing the importance of humility in the life of a believer. Humility is seen as a virtue that leads to wisdom, honor, and ultimately exaltation by God. Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of humility, as He humbled Himself to the point of death on the cross for the sake of humanity. The Bible teaches that those who humble themselves will be exalted by God, while the proud will be brought low. True humility involves recognizing our dependence on God and valuing others above ourselves.
Bible Verses About Humility
Proverbs 22:4KJV
“By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.”
Philippians 2:3KJV
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
James 4:6KJV
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5KJV
“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
Matthew 23:12KJV
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”
Colossians 3:12KJV
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
Ephesians 4:2KJV
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
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