Be Humble

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor - Proverbs 15:33.

Philippians 2:5-8

Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

2 Chronicles 7:14 

If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Psalm 18:27

For You save a humble people, but the haughty eyes you bring down.

Psalm 25:9 

He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

Psalm 147:6 

The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 149:4 

For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; He adorns the humble with salvation.

Proverbs 11:2 

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction a man’s heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 22:4 

The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 29:23 

One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven,for all his works are right and his ways are just; and those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Micah 6:8 

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?

Matthew 11:29-30

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 23:12 

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Mark 9:35 

If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.

Luke 9:48

Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.

Luke 14:11 

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

1 Corinthians 1:28-29 

God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.

Romans 12:16 

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.

Galatians 5:13 

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.

Ephesians 4:1-3 

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Philippians 2:3 

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Colossians 3:12 

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience,

James 3:13 

 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 4:10 

 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

1 Peter 3:8 

Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

1 Peter 5:5-6 

Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

                                               

PRAYER:Dear Lord, Let us humble ourselves before You. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.