“God opposes
the proud but gives grace to the humble.” - James 4:6 (NIV)
We should take our lessons on humility from our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Here is what the Bible says about Him: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being
in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant.” - Philippians
2 Verses 5–7 (NIV).
Many ask, "What is the definition or meaning of humility in the Bible?" Some refer to it as the biblical definition of humility.
Unfortunately, the Bible does not give a definition of humility but through reading it, one can be able to distill its meaning.
A humble person is characterized, first and foremost, by the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 22:4 NIV). One cannot be humble and at the same time fail to acknowledge the Creator. Disobedience on the part of the Christian could also be classified as the absence of humility.
A humble person respects other people. He is down to earth, i.e., he does not consider himself too highly than he ought to. Humility is the opposite of pride and arrogance.
Sometimes we forget that we are servants and that our service should be with humility; sometimes we consider ourselves masters, seeking to be served, instead of seeking to serve. From time to time, we may forget to walk in humility. We need to remain alert to this.
What could be better than being equal to
God? Nothing. If the One who is equal to God was totally down-to-earth as He
walked the earth, then who on earth could one be to continue in pride and arrogance? Jesus is humble; take a minute to meditate on this.
Christ did not take equality with God as
something to be grasped. You equally should never hold on to pride; it's not worth grasping!
Always remember that “humility comes before honor." - Proverbs
15:33 (NIV). In other words, there is no other way by which honor comes except
by humility.
Do you want people to honor you from their hearts? If
that is the case, then do what needs to be done - get down to earth. If
you are already there, stay put!
People find it difficult to honor a person who
is full of pride and arrogance. You therefore need to “clothe yourselves with humility toward one another.” - 1 Peter 5:5 (NIV).
I pray that God may grant you the spirit of humility.
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