Question:<\/strong> What does it mean to humble oneself, and what is a humble person like?<\/p>\n Answer:<\/strong> To humble oneself means \u201cto bring down\u201d one\u2019s pride or status. A person who has humbled themselves is said to be \u201cbrought low.\u201d Biblically, humility is the act of recognizing one\u2019s true position before God, not exalting oneself but instead submitting in reverence and dependence.<\/p>\n The Bible clearly teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. This theme is central in Scripture, showing that those who elevate themselves will be brought low, while those who lower themselves in humility will be lifted up by God.<\/p>\n Matthew 23:11-12 (NIV):<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u201cThe greatest among you will be your servant. This passage is part of Jesus\u2019 teaching on true greatness in the kingdom of God where greatness is defined by servant leadership rather than prideful authority.<\/p>\n Job 40:11 (NIV):<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u201cLet your anger fall on the proud and bring the wicked to their knees.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Here, God challenges Job, emphasizing that the proud and wicked face God\u2019s judgment and humbling hand.<\/p>\n Psalm 75:7 (NIV):<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u201cIt is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n This verse highlights God’s sovereign authority to raise or humble individuals according to His divine wisdom and justice.<\/p>\n For additional insight, consider:Psalm 107:39 (NIV):<\/strong> \u201cThen he humbled their hearts with hardship; they fell down, and there was no one to help.\u201d<\/span>This shows how God may allow difficulties to humble the proud.<\/span>Philippians 4:12 (NIV):<\/strong> \u201cI know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation…\u201d<\/span>Paul here expresses humility and contentment regardless of circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n Therefore, we are called to humble ourselves before God and others, trusting that He will exalt us in His perfect timing. God resists the proud but shows favor to the humble (James 4:6).<\/p>\n Luke 18:9-14 (NIV):<\/strong><\/p>\n \n\u201cTo some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: This parable illustrates the difference between self-righteous pride and humble repentance before God. True justification comes from humility and recognition of one\u2019s need for God\u2019s mercy.<\/p>\n Be blessed.<\/b><\/p>\n \n
\nFor those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\n\u2018Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
\nThe Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: \u201cGod, I thank you that I am not like other people robbers, evildoers, adulterers or even like this tax collector.
\nI fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.\u201d
\nBut the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven but beat his breast and said, \u201cGod, have mercy on me, a sinner.\u201d
\nI tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.\u201d\u2019<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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