Humility is one of the most celebrated and most misunderstood virtues in Scripture. It is not thinking less of yourself — it is thinking of yourself less.

God Opposes Pride and Exalts Humility

James 4:6 states plainly that God resisteth the proud but giveth grace unto the humble. Proverbs 16:18 warns that pride goeth before destruction. Throughout Scripture, God consistently brings down the proud and lifts up the humble.

Jesus Is the Ultimate Example

Philippians 2:5-8 describes how Jesus, though He was God, made Himself of no reputation and took upon Him the form of a servant. If the Son of God humbled Himself in this way, how much more should we?

Humility Opens the Door to Grace

The same verse that tells us God opposes the proud also promises grace to the humble. Humility positions us to receive what God offers — because we acknowledge we need it.

Humility Is Not Weakness

Moses is described as the meekest man on earth (Numbers 12:3), yet he confronted Pharaoh and led a nation. Jesus overturned tables in the temple. Humility is strength under control, submitted to God.

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up." — James 4:10 (KJV)

Growing in humility requires regularly remembering two truths: God is God, and we are not.