James 4:10 (NLT) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
In the article, What is Humility? Bible Meaning and Importance Today, (www.christianity.com) Brannon Deibert writes: “Humility is often characterized as genuine gratitude, a lack of arrogance, and a modest view of one’s self. However, the biblical definition of humility goes beyond this. Humility is a critical and continuous emphasis on godliness in the Bible. We are called upon to be humble followers of Christ and trust in the wisdom and salvation of God. True humility is seeing ourselves as we truly are, fallen in sin and helpless without God.”
“Biblical humility is grounded in the nature of God.”
Psalm 25:9 (NLT) He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way.
Humility is frequently mentioned in Scripture as it relates to our salvation in Jesus Christ.
To enter God’s presence, we must come humbly to the throne. 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NLT) So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
God says the meek shall inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 (NLT) God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.
The proud are cast down and will be humbled. James 4:10 (NLT) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor.
When we are humbled or even when we suffer, we need to remember we will ultimately reign with Christ. 2 Timothy 2:12 (NLT) If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us.
Jesus even humbled Himself. Therefore, we should also have the mind of humility. Philippians 2:5-11 (NLT) 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. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.