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# humble, humility #
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## Definition: ##
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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.
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* To be humble before God means to understand our weakness and imperfection in comparison with his greatness, wisdom and perfection.
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* If a person humbles himself, he puts himself in a position of lower importance.
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* Humility is caring about the needs of others more than one's own needs.
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* Humility also means serving with a modest attitude when using one's gifts and abilities.
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* The phrase "be humble" could be translated as "don't be prideful."
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* "Humble yourself before God" could be translated as, "Submit your will to God, recognizing his greatness."
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(See also: [proud](../other/proud.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [James 01:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/01/19)
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* [James 03:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/03/13)
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* [James 04:8-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jas/04/08)
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* [Luke 14:10-11](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/14/10)
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* [Luke 18:13-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/18/13)
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* [Matthew 18:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/18/04)
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* [Matthew 23:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/23/11)
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## Examples from the Bible stories: ##
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__*[17-02](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-02)__ David was a __humble__ and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
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__*[34-10](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/34-10)__ "God will __humble__ everyone who is proud, and he will lift up whoever __humbles__ himself."
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