God consistently exalts those who lower themselves and humbles those who lift themselves up.
Scripture on Humility
Proverbs 11:2
Old Testament
"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom."
Micah 6:8
Old Testament
"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Matthew 23:12
New Testament
"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
Philippians 2:3-4
New Testament
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
James 4:10
New Testament
"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up."
The Bottom Line
Humility isn't thinking less of yourself — it's thinking of yourself less.
Try Today
In your next conversation, ask someone a question about themselves and actually listen without turning it back to your own story.
Prayer
Jesus taught us to come boldly to the Father (Hebrews 4:16), so let's pray together:
Father, You resist the proud but give grace to the humble. I confess that I want recognition more than I want to serve. I crave credit when You deserve all the glory. Forgive me for making much of myself instead of making much of You. Give me eyes to see others the way You see them — as more important than myself. Make me low so Christ can be lifted high. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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