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humble, humility

Definition:

The term "humble" describes a person who does not think of himself as better than others. He is not proud or arrogant. Humility is the quality of being humble.

• To be humble before God means to understand one's weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
• When a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
• Humility is caring about the needs of others more than one's own needs.
• Humility also means serving with a modest attitude when using one's gifts and abilities.
• The phrase "be humble" could be translated as "don't be prideful."
• "Humble yourself before God" could be translated as "Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness."

(See also: proud)

Bible References:

• James 01:19-21
• James 03:13-14
• James 04:8-10
• Luke 14:10-11
• Luke 18:13-14
• Matthew 18:4-6
• Matthew 23:11-12

Examples from the Bible stories:

*17:02 David was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God. *34:10 "God will humble everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever humbles himself."