God will lift you up when you do this!
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10 NIV)
What does it mean to humble yourself?
Being humble is not a popular concept in the world we live in. But, God says He will lift you up if you humble yourself before Him. Look at the definition of humble: not proud. Not thinking of yourself as better than other people. Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance. Meek, deferential, respectful, submissive.
Humility not humiliation
It’s easy to confuse humility and humiliation. Humility is something we do voluntarily and humiliation is something that is inflicted on us.
Humility is the quality or condition of being humble. Here are some verses that talk about it.
God gives more grace to the humble
“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6 ESV)
It leads to riches, honor and life!
“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” (Prov. 22:4)
It is the opposite of pride
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” (Prov. 11:2)
Therefore…
“Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves . . . You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to." (Phil. 2:3, 5-6 (NLT)
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8 ESV)
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,” (Col. 3:12 ESV)
Quote:
”How does humility happen in your life? It happens by letting Jesus control your thoughts, heart, attitudes, and reactions. Growing in humility has to include Jesus.” - Rick Warren