Humility
An attitude of humility and submission, based on recognizing oneself as a creature of God.
Humility is commanded by God.
Mic 6:8; Jas 4:10; 1Pe 3:8 Also see: Ex 10:3; Pr 16:19; Isa 57:15; 58:5; Zep 2:3; Lk 14:9-11; Ro 12:3 Taking an honest evaluation of oneself.1Co 1:28; Eph 4:2; Col 3:12; Tit 3:2; Jas 3:13; 1Pe 5:5
The humble are exalted by God.
Lk 1:52 Also see: 2Sa 7:8; 1Ki 14:7
It is important for believers to show humility towards God.
2Ch 7:14; 1Pe 5:6 Also see: 2Sa 22:28
Repentance is closely linked with humility. 1Ki 21:29; 2Ki 22:19; 2Ch 12:6-7,12; 30:11; 33:12,19; 34:27
The quality of humility is connected to receiving favor from God. Ps 18:27; 25:9; 138:6; 147:6; 149:4; Pr 3:34; 18:12; Jas 4:6; Isa 29:19; 38:15; 57:15; Pr 15:33; 22:4
Ps 35:13; Jer 44:10 Disobedience is often associated with a lack of humility.
The act of humbling by God is meant to renew and restore his people.
Ps 44:9 Also see: Lev 26:41; Deut 8:2,16; 1Ki 11:39; 2Ch 28:19; Ps 107:39; Isa 9:1; 2Co 12:21
The proud are humbled by God.
Lk 18:14 Also see: 1Sa 2:7; Isa 2:11,17; 5:15; 13:11; 23:9; 25:11; 26:5; Da 4:37
Here are some examples of individuals who display humility.
Outstanding individuals Ge 32:10 Jacob; Ge 41:16 Joseph; Nu 12:3 Moses; 1Sa 9:21 Saul
David: 1Sa 18:18; 2Sa 7:18
1Ki 3:7 Solomon; Da 2:30 Daniel; Mt 3:14 John the Baptist; Lk 1:43 Elizabeth; Lk 1:48 Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
Paul: 1Ti 1:15; Ac 20:19
Other examples 2Sa 16:4; Pr 6:3; 11:2; 16:19; 29:23; Da 5:22; Mt 8:8; 15:27; 18:4
The example of Jesus Christ
Php 2:5-8
The humility of Jesus Christ foretold: Isa 53:3-5,7-8; Zec 9:9 Mt 21:5 Jn 12:15
Mt 11:29; 20:28; Lk 22:26-27; Jn 13:4; 2Co 8:9
Say this prayer: Father in heaven, Thank you for sending your Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for the forgiveness of my sin. Lord Jesus, please forgive me for my sins. Come into my heart, and be my Lord and Savior. Please, help me live for you and fill me with your Holy Spirit. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.