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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: ../other/proud.md)

Bible References:

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."