What Does the Bible Say About Humility?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on humility
Η Βίβλος αναφέρεται στην ταπεινοφροσύνη σε πολλά μέρη, δίνοντας έμφαση στη σημασία της στη θρησκευτική ζωή και στις σχέσεις με τους άλλους. Η ταπεινοφροσύνη θεωρείται σημαντική αρετή που εκφράζει σεβασμό, ταπεινότητα και υπακοή στη θεία θέληση.
Bible Verses About Humility
Proverbs 11:2
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
James 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
1 Peter 5:5-6
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
Philippians 2:3-4
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
Colossians 3:12
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
Matthew 23:12
“For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
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